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Group 1 - Recent fluctuations in copper prices have seen a peak of 110,000 yuan/ton on January 30, followed by a decline of 2.82%, and a further drop to 98,500 yuan/ton by February 2, marking a decrease of over 9% [1][2] - The demand for copper remains strong in the medium to long term, driven by sectors such as renewable energy, electricity, and AI computing, with the domestic air conditioning industry consuming approximately 850,000 tons of copper annually [1][4] - The supply side shows limited short-term increases from major copper suppliers, with declining ore grades affecting production, particularly at the Mantoverde copper mine in Chile and Southern Copper [3] Group 2 - The copper market's medium to long-term outlook remains unchanged, with expectations of gradual price recovery, although not as rapid as before [3] - The overall price trend for non-ferrous metals is projected to rise significantly by 2025, influenced by capital flows and market sentiment [2] - Major air conditioning companies, such as Midea Group and Haier, have reported revenue growth despite rising copper prices, with Midea achieving 363.06 billion yuan in revenue, a 13.82% increase year-on-year [5][6] Group 3 - Companies are actively engaging in commodity hedging to mitigate cost pressures from fluctuating raw material prices, with Midea and Haier planning to conduct hedging activities valued at up to 6 billion yuan and 5.46 billion yuan, respectively [6][7] - The industry is witnessing a consensus on price increases to offset rising raw material costs, with estimates suggesting a 3%-5% price hike could cover the impact of copper prices at 105,000 yuan/ton [7]