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Investments, Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2021
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Investment in S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC | $ (410.0) | $ 0.0
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment in S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC | 410.0 | $ 0.0
S&P/DJI |  |
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract] |  |
Investment in S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC | $ (410.0) |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 27.00% |
Investments | $ 1,400.0 |
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] |  |
Investment in S&P/Dow Jones Indices LLC | $ 410.0 |
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 27.00% |
Investments | $ 1,400.0 |

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