U.S. blames Iran

The U.S. blamed Iran for tanker attacks near the Persian Gulf. Asian futures are mixed following a turnaround in U.S. stocks. And Broadcom trimmed its sales forecast, citing the U.S.-China trade war. Here are some of the things people in markets are talking about today.

The U.S. blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers near the Persian Gulf, further raising the risk of a military conflict. American officials have determined Tehran was responsible, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said, without providing evidence. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif suggested his country's enemies may be culpable and reiterated calls for regional dialogue. Here’s more on what the friction is about.