大宗商品综述：原油走高 镍价四连涨 银价跃升

Group 1: Oil Market - Oil prices have risen due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, overshadowing concerns about oversupply [2][3] - WTI crude oil settled above $64 per barrel, supported by reports of U.S. military readiness in the region and potential actions against Iranian oil tankers [2][4] - U.S. employment data has improved the economic outlook, providing additional support for oil prices, despite a significant increase in U.S. crude oil inventories [3][10] Group 2: Nickel Market - Nickel prices have increased for the fourth consecutive day, reaching a near two-week high, following Indonesia's indication of substantial production cuts this year [5][12] - Indonesia's nickel ore production quota is projected to be between 260 million and 270 million tons, slightly above previous estimates but below the 2025 target of 379 million tons [5][12] Group 3: Silver Market - Silver prices have surged, continuing a trend of high volatility, with expectations of stronger investment demand in the coming year, despite weakening industrial demand [7][15] - On Wednesday, silver prices rose by 6.8%, recovering about one-third from last week's low, with the Silver Institute reporting a sixth consecutive year of supply deficit due to increased investment demand [8][15] - As of the latest data, silver spot prices increased by 4.12% to $84.1421 per ounce, while gold spot prices rose by 1.09% to $5080.29 per ounce [8][15]