Key TakeawaysThe U.S. federal government has entered its second week of a partial shutdown after the Senate again failed to pass crucial funding bills, leaving no immediate path to resolution.Ford Motor Company (F) faces significant operational disruptions for months following a devastating fire at a major supplier, Novelis, which could lead to production halts and temporary layoffs.Mining giant BHP Group (BHP) is grappling with increased geopolitical risks, including a reported Chinese ban on its iron ore ...

The Novelis plant supplies about 40% of aluminum sheet used in the auto industry. ...