Equities in Indonesia edged down 10 points, or 0.1%, to 8,522 on the first trading day of December, marking a third session of losses amid caution ahead of key data later today, including November inflation and October trade figures. In October, the annual inflation rose to 2.86%, the highest in 1-1/2 years. Meantime, September’s trade surplus was below forecasts as imports rebounded heading into year-end. On the global front, U.S. futures fell sharply after Wall Street’s shortened-session gains Friday, with traders awaiting the upcoming Fed Chair Powell’s remarks. In top trading partner China, official manufacturing dropped for the eighth month in November, while a private survey showed a slight drop in factory activity. Commercial services and logistics dragged, though strength in consumer and industrial services helped limit losses. Notable decliners included Indoritel Makmur (-3.8%), Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (-2.9%), Trimegah Bangun Persada (-2.4%), and Bayan Resources (-1.3%).