As jobless claims rise, unemployment benefits aren't keeping up with inflation. Here's what to know.

Core Insights - Newly unemployed workers are experiencing higher inflation rates without an increase in jobless benefits to compensate for the rising costs [1] Group 1 - The current economic environment is characterized by elevated inflation levels impacting the purchasing power of unemployed individuals [1] - Jobless benefits have not been adjusted to reflect the increased cost of living, leading to financial strain on newly unemployed workers [1]