香港财政司司长陈茂波：恒生指数全年上升28%，新股上市集资额高踞全球第一

Group 1: Stock Market Performance - The stock market in Hong Kong has shown remarkable performance, with the Hang Seng Index rising by 28% for the year [1] - The average daily trading volume increased by 90% to nearly 250 billion HKD, setting a historical high [1] - The amount raised from new stock listings more than doubled compared to 2024, exceeding 280 billion HKD, making it the highest globally [1] Group 2: Real Estate Market - Both residential property prices and transaction volumes have increased, with total transactions rising to nearly 63,000, the highest in four years [1] - Residential property prices increased by 3.3% for the year, ending a three-year decline, while rental prices rose by 4.3% [1] - Non-residential property transaction volumes rebounded, with a narrowing decline in rental and price levels [1] Group 3: Labor Market - The labor market has stabilized in the second half of the year, with the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 3.8% in the fourth quarter [1] - Employment income has continued to grow, with the median monthly income for full-time employees increasing by 4.2% year-on-year in the fourth quarter [1]