Restructuring (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2018

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Initial Restructuring Charge Recorded and the Ending Reserve Balance

The initial restructuring charge recorded and the ending reserve balance as of March 31, 2018 by segment is as follows:

	2017 Restructuring Plans
(in millions)	Initial Charge Recorded		Ending Reserve Balance
Ratings	$	25	$	21
Market Intelligence	8		4
Platts	1		—
Indices	—		—
Corporate	10		8
Total	$	44	$	33