智通财经网·2026-01-29 14:37Group 1 - The copper mining sector saw a collective pre-market rise, with Ero Copper increasing over 9%, Taseko Mines nearly 9%, Southern Copper up nearly 8%, and Hudbay Minerals rising close to 6% [1] - The price of copper futures surged over 10% during the day, reaching a historical high [1] - Market analyst Divyang Shah noted that while copper's year-to-date increase is less than that of gold and silver, the fundamentals supporting its bullish trend are strong [1] Group 2 - Factors driving the copper market include concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve, ongoing geopolitical risks, expectations of a weaker dollar, fragmented supply chains, and preemptive market positioning against supply shocks [1] - Additionally, new demand from the artificial intelligence sector is contributing to the investment interest in copper [1]