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Legal Proceedings, Contingencies and Guarantees (Narrative) (Details) $ in Billions | Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
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Guarantee Obligations |
Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies, and Guarantees [Line Items] |
Guarantor obligations, maximum exposure, undiscounted | $ 1.6

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