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Securities - Narrative (Details)

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Securities - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2025	Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Equity securities, fair value	$ 253	$ 247
Equity securities, cost	479	438
Recurring
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Time deposits placed and other short-term investments	1,242	1,318
Available-for-sale debt securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
Accumulated net unrealized loss on AFS debt securities	1,300
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, tax benefit	437
U.S. Agency And U.S. Treasury Securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
AFS and HTM debt securities	863,700	871,100
All Non U.S. Agency And Non U.S. Treasury Securities
Investments, Debt And Equity Securities [Line Items]
AFS and HTM debt securities	$ 47,600	$ 37,500

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