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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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The effective portion of net gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Amount of realized and unrealized gain (loss) of derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments.

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Amount, before tax and reclassification, of gain (loss) from derivative instrument designated and qualifying cash flow hedge included in assessment of hedge effectiveness.

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Financial Instruments Narrative (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2024 JPY (¥)	Sep. 30, 2023 JPY (¥)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	$ 0
Proceeds from net investment hedge terminations	0	$ 28
January 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from net investment hedge terminations		28
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Investment Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	(22)	11
Interest Income (Expense), Nonoperating	2	3
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cash Flow Hedge, Gain (Loss), before Reclassification and Tax	3
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	1	1
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] \| Forecast [Member] \| Subsequent Event
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net			$ 3
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Fair Value Hedging \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount		100
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member] \| January 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount		300				¥ 38,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member] \| September 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount		120				18,000
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount				$ 120	¥ 18,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member] \| June 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount		$ 120				¥ 18,000
Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) \| Not Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Gain (Loss), Net	$ (1)