For each line item in the statement of financial position, the amounts of gains and losses from fair value changes included in earnings.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details - Gains or losses recorded related to the eligible instruments) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	$ 709	$ 494			$ 918	$ 1,239
Fair value option credit risk gains (losses)			$ 5	$ (22)	11	11
Fair Value Option \| Other long-term debt
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	131	(135)			55	(209)
Fair Value Option \| Other liabilities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	0	(2)			(3)	(6)
Fair Value Option \| Mortgage and other loans receivable, net of allowance
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	0	0			0	0
Fair Value Option \| Bond and equity securities
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	460	611			601	1,277
Fair Value Option \| Alternative investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	118	18			263	172
Fair Value Option \| Other, Including Short term investments
Fair Value, Option, Quantitative Disclosures
Fair Value Options Changes in Fair Value Gain (loss)	$ 0	$ 2			$ 2	$ 5