Brent crude holds losses, U.S. crude holds gains after data

NEW YORK, Jan 24- Brent crude futures held losses and U.S. crude held gains on Thursday after a report showing initial jobless claims fell last week in the United States. Brent March crude was down 27 cents at $112.53 a barrel at 8:36 a.m. EST, having traded from $112.40 to $112.86. March crude was up 67 cents at $95.90 a barrel, having traded from $95.12 to $95.91.