Money U.S. jobs report today: Economy added 517,000 jobs despite recession risk; unemployment fell to 3.4% February 3, 2023February 3, 2023Elisabeth Buchwald, USA TODAYComments Off on U.S. jobs report today: Economy added 517,000 jobs despite recession risk; unemployment fell to 3.4% Employers added 517,000 jobs in January, according to nonfarm payrolls figures. Unemployment fell to 3.4%, a 54-year low, jobs report shows.