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WASHINGTON—About half of the Federal Reserve's districts are reporting the month-long government shutdown resulted in slower economic activity in some sectors, according to the Fed's latest Beige Book data.

ALEXANDRIA, Va.–Member regulators of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), which includes NCUA, have issued principles to promote consistency, clarity and ease of reference for the presentation of information in examination reports.

KEENE, N.H.–A New Hampshire credit union has agreed to merge with another CU across the state line in Massachusetts. Members of Cheshire County FCU have voted in favor of merging with Gardner, Mass.-based GFA FCU. The deal has been approved by NCUA, according to the CUs.

NEW YORK–Who was the seventh-largest housing lender in the U.S. during 2018? According to a new analysis, it was the Bank of Mom and Dad, which loaned more than $45 billion to younger buyers to help them purchase homes.