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Derivatives - Sales and Trading Revenue (Details)

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Derivatives - Sales and Trading Revenue (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]    
Sales and Trading Revenue $ 2,247us-gaap_TradingGainsLosses $ 2,467us-gaap_TradingGainsLosses
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