(AP) - KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Oil extended its losing streak Monday, slipping below $78 a barrel in Asia amid declines in stock markets and a stronger U.S. dollar. Benchmark crude for February delivery fell was down 52 cents to $77.48 a barrel at midday Kuala Lumpur time in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Friday, the contract slid $1.39 to settle at $78. The price was down $4.75 for the week after declining for five straight days. Major stock markets in Asia such as...
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