Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss)	$ (3,275)	$ 1,838	$ (17,929)	$ 3,794
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	93	10	184	21
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	(3,368)	1,828	(18,113)	3,773
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	(650)	299	(453)	783
Currency translation adjustments	517	120	(1,330)	36
Cash flow hedges	6	30	16	98
Benefit plans	(7)	10	3	(8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(134)	459	(1,764)	909
Less: Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	9	3	(23)	5
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	(143)	456	(1,741)	904
Comprehensive income (loss)	(3,409)	2,297	(19,693)	4,703
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	102	13	161	26
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	$ (3,511)	$ 2,284	$ (19,854)	$ 4,677