https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2012/08/03/unemployment-rises-to-8-3-unexpectedly/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:57:20 -0400<![CDATA[The U.S. economy created more jobs than expected in July, but lowered expectations have contributed to an optimistic market reaction even as unemployment rose to 8.3%. The unemployment rate has now remained stuck above 8% for 41 consecutive months. No incumbent president since the Second World War has ever been re-elected with unemployment above 8%.]]>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 05:51:26 -0400<![CDATA[Bryan Preston]]>https://pjmedia.com/bryan-preston-1/2012/08/03/unemployment-rises-to-8-3-unexpectedly-n169345