U.S. stock futures have seen a drop ahead of a busy week filled with anticipated economic data and Fed minutes, while Asian markets are set for a muted start due to holiday trade. Recent trends indicate Wall Street has ended lower, influenced by soft inflation data and ongoing risk aversion. As stocks face a tough week, the Nasdaq has marked its longest weekly losing streak since 2022, highlighted by a significant selloff in technology shares. Despite a midday rise in the U.S. stock market, indices still recorded losses for the week, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all experiencing declines. Notably, Datadog has emerged as a gainer in a challenging environment, while broader market sentiment continues to be weighed down by concerns over AI volatility and specific sector performances.