Ira Epstein discusses the current state of the metals market, noting that gold has rebounded from the $4,000 level, while silver remains unimpressive and copper is resisting staying below $640. He highlights the ongoing earnings season and upcoming economic reports, including the Mortgage Bankers Association numbers and the US trade balance. Epstein also shares his expectations for the Federal Reserve's actions, suggesting they will likely remain inactive before the election, with potential changes in December.