Infrastructure finance-focused mutual funds saw net inflows of $450 million last week, reported by Morningstar. Historical data shows comparable inflows preceded rallies of 4–6% in three-month frames. "The way millions and millions of toll dollars and flood control dollars have been awarded for years invites malfeasance. I do not believe my colleagues have bad intention, but this unaccountable process leaves their teams, their successors and our taxpayers exposed to risks of impropriety and waste," Hidalgo said. "The delay in implementing unanimously passed, standard processes underscores why these contracts need to be awarded inside the independent procurement department, just like every other contract in Harris County." When typing in this field, a list of search results will appear and be automatically updated as you type. With infrastructure finance playing a pivotal role in urban expansion, sector ETFs gained 2.1% this week, fueled by anticipation of new green bond issuances. Quant models indicate potential 5–7% quarterly return if commodity prices, especially steel and copper, stabilize.