The Minister of Finance, Hon. Ken Ofori- Atta has stated that the global inflation is projected to increase from 2.3% to 2.4%.

He made the statement while speaking on the floor of Parliament.

According to him, the exchange rate of the Ghana Cedis has appreciated against appreciated against the US dollars.

The statement although stared turmoil in Parliament, tensions remained calm as he read the 2019 budget to the house.