Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Gain Loss Recorded In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss For Terminated Net Investment In Foreign Operations Hedges	$ 192	$ 313
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months, Net	6
Counterparty Credit Derivative Exposure	16
Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) Reclassified to Earnings, Net	$ 73

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Cumulative foreign currency translation gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) related to hedges of net investments in foreign operations which have been terminated.

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- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The amount of net gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges reclassified during the period to earnings from accumulated other comprehensive income upon the hedged transaction affecting earnings.

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The estimated net amount of unrealized gains or losses on interest rate cash flow hedges as of the balance sheet date expected to be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

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