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Financial Instruments Derivative Activities Table (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2013
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Equity swaps |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Long Notional Exposure | $ 2
Short Notional Exposure | 6,128
Foreign currency forwards |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Long Notional Exposure | 126
Short Notional Exposure | 2,162
Interest rate swap contracts |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Long Notional Exposure | 203
Short Notional Exposure | 0
Commodity contracts |
Derivative [Line Items] |
Long Notional Exposure | 66
Short Notional Exposure | $ 39

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