With the Fed decision just days away, Liz Ann Sonders of Schwab sets the stage for markets. Our Megan Cassella tracks progress in China trade talks, and Pippa Stevens asks: are minerals the new geopolitical currency? Francisco Blanch of Bank of America joins to break down the big moves in metals and oil. Later, former Kansas City Fed President Esther George previews what’s next from the Fed. Plus: Sam Korus of ARK weighs in on SpaceX’s soaring valuation—and we’ve got Oracle earnings after the bell.