The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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Pre tax reclassification adjustment for translation gains or losses realized upon the sale or complete or substantially complete liquidation of an investment in a foreign entity. Includes also reclassification adjustments on foreign currency hedges that are designated and qualified as hedging instruments for hedges of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment in a foreign operation.

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Business Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Gain on contribution of Dow Jones Index Asset Group				$ 79.8	$ 0
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	45.9
Valuation model discount rate				20.00%
Loss on sale of Credit Market Analysis Ltd.				19.9	0
Reclassification adjustment for loss included in net income	0	18.4	0	18.4	0
S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Equity Method Investments	$ 940.8			$ 940.8
CME Group net of non-controlling interest [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	24.40%			24.40%
Total CME Group [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	27.00%			27.00%
Dow Jones [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Noncontrolling Interest, Ownership Percentage by Noncontrolling Owners	10.00%			10.00%