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Biz Breakdown: Most Americans Think Inflation Will Get Worse, Disney Fires Head Of TV Content, Siracha Shortage

inflation is taking its toll on millions of americans and most expect it to get even worse. New poll data from the Washington post and George mason University shows about two thirds of americans are expecting inflation numbers to get worse in the coming year. This comes as inflation prices near 40 year highs with overall prices up about 8.3% in the last year. Many families are changing how they spend in the face of rising prices. 21% of Americans are optimistic, inflation will get better. According to the poll. However, about 90% are already in bargain hunting mode and are buying discount items and Disney is firing its top tv content executive in a shocking move in Hollywood. Peter Rice, who oversaw the company's streaming broadcast and cable content was abruptly fired Wednesday by Disney ceo bob chapek. According to multiple sources, Rice's top lieutenant. Dana Walden will be taking over his responsibilities. Many in the entertainment industry saw Rice as a possible successor to Peck as chief executive Has been under pressure for Disney's initial silence on Florida's don't say gay law as well as concerns about the future performance of its streaming service, Disney Plus, as you can see here, Disney stock has fallen more than 30% since the beginning of the year. And if you're a fan of sriracha and I know I am well we've got some bad news for you, one of the world's largest producers in the asian hot sauce market is anticipating a major shortage of the hot sauce hui fang food says severe weather conditions affected the quality of its chili peppers, and their current inventory does not meet the demand. The company announced. It is not accepting new orders for its signature sriracha hot chili sauce placed before september, and orders already made before Labor Day will have to wait until fall to be fulfilled.