General Electric (GE) 10-Q 30 Jul 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Billions	Total
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Registrant Name	General Electric Company
Trading Symbol	GE
Entity Central Index Key	40,545
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	10,096,429,000
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Entity Public Float	$ 268.3
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No

Statement of Earnings (unaudite

Statement of Earnings (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods		$ 18,545	$ 18,229	$ 35,144	$ 35,171
Sales of services		7,512	7,869	14,596	14,778
Other income		780	338	922	534
GECC earnings from continuing operations		0	0	0	0
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)		5,917	5,824	10,389	12,005
Total revenues and other income		32,754	32,260	61,051	62,488
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold		14,302	14,655	27,421	28,368
Cost of services sold		5,721	5,351	10,768	10,160
Interest and other financial charges		1,286	1,299	2,514	2,650
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits		660	658	1,276	1,278
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)		783	948	3,898	1,835
Other costs and expenses		6,419	6,273	12,827	12,426
Total costs and expenses		29,171	29,184	58,704	56,717
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes		3,583	3,076	2,347	5,771
Benefit (provision) for income taxes		(968)	(192)	(7,101)	(633)
Earnings from continuing operations		2,615	2,884	(4,754)	5,138
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)		(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net earnings		(1,135)	3,545	(14,743)	6,497
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		225	0	190	(47)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
Preferred stock dividends declared		0	0	0	0
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners		(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations		2,615	2,884	(4,754)	5,138
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		225	0	190	(47)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company		2,390	2,884	(4,944)	5,185
GECC preferred stock dividends declared		0	0	0	0
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners		2,390	2,884	(4,944)	5,185
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners		$ (1,360)	$ 3,545	$ (14,933)	$ 6,544
Earnings from continuing operations
Diluted earnings per share		$ 0.24	$ 0.28	$ (0.49)	$ 0.51
Basic earnings per share		0.24	0.29	(0.49)	0.52
Net earnings
Diluted earnings per share		(0.13)	0.35	(1.48)	0.65
Basic earnings per share		$ (0.13)	$ 0.35	(1.48)	0.65
Dividends declared per common share				$ 0.46	$ 0.44
GE [Member]
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods	[1]	$ 18,548	$ 18,265	$ 35,196	$ 35,253
Sales of services	[1]	7,592	7,961	14,784	14,984
Other income	[1]	770	292	822	453
GECC earnings from continuing operations	[1]	379	1,163	(8,128)	2,409
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Total revenues and other income	[1]	27,289	27,681	42,674	53,099
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold	[1]	14,307	14,693	27,477	28,455
Cost of services sold	[1]	5,801	5,443	10,956	10,366
Interest and other financial charges	[1]	414	401	803	765
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits	[1]	0	0	0	0
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)	[1]	0	0	0	0
Other costs and expenses	[1]	3,661	3,861	7,486	7,669
Total costs and expenses	[1]	24,183	24,398	46,722	47,255
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes	[1]	3,106	3,283	(4,048)	5,844
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	[1]	(584)	(409)	(890)	(727)
Earnings from continuing operations	[1]	2,522	2,874	(4,938)	5,117
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)	[1]	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net earnings	[1]	(1,228)	3,535	(14,927)	6,476
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	132	(10)	6	(68)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	[1]	(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
Preferred stock dividends declared	[1]	0	0	0	0
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	[1]	(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations	[1]	2,522	2,874	(4,938)	5,117
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	132	(10)	6	(68)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company	[1]	2,390	2,884	(4,944)	5,185
GECC preferred stock dividends declared	[1]	0	0	0	0
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners	[1]	2,390	2,884	(4,944)	5,185
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	[1]	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners	[1]	(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
GECC [Member]
Revenues and other income
Sales of goods		22	34	43	61
Sales of services		0	0	0	0
Other income		0	0	0	0
GECC earnings from continuing operations		0	0	0	0
GECC revenues from services (Note 12)		6,196	6,241	11,098	12,778
Total revenues and other income		6,218	6,275	11,141	12,839
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold		22	31	40	56
Cost of services sold		0	0	0	0
Interest and other financial charges		996	1,024	1,945	2,123
Investment contracts, insurance losses and insurance annuity benefits		710	698	1,354	1,341
Provision for losses on financing receivables (Note 5)		783	948	3,898	1,835
Other costs and expenses		2,851	2,618	5,637	5,148
Total costs and expenses		5,362	5,319	12,874	10,503
Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes		856	956	(1,733)	2,336
Benefit (provision) for income taxes		(384)	217	(6,211)	94
Earnings from continuing operations		472	1,173	(7,944)	2,430
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes (Note 2)		(3,747)	665	(9,985)	1,364
Net earnings		(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
Preferred stock dividends declared		(161)	(161)	(161)	(161)
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners		(3,529)	1,667	(18,274)	3,612
Amounts attributable to GE common shareowners
Earnings from continuing operations		472	1,173	(7,944)	2,430
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		93	10	184	21
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to the Company		379	1,163	(8,128)	2,409
GECC preferred stock dividends declared		(161)	(161)	(161)	(161)
Earnings from continuing operations attributable to GE common shareowners		218	1,002	(8,289)	2,248
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		(3,747)	665	(9,985)	1,364
Net earnings attributable to GE common shareowners		$ (3,529)	$ 1,667	$ (18,274)	$ 3,612
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Consolidated Statement of Compr

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)	$ (1,135)	$ 3,545	$ (14,743)	$ 6,497
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	225	0	190	(47)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	(1,360)	3,545	(14,933)	6,544
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Investment securities	(682)	277	(449)	734
Currency translation adjustments	1,815	(108)	(3,521)	(59)
Cash flow hedges	86	13	40	81
Benefit plans	2,951	518	3,860	1,213
Other comprehensive income (loss)	4,170	700	(70)	1,969
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	9	(36)	7
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company	4,158	691	(34)	1,962
Comprehensive income (loss)	3,035	4,245	(14,813)	8,466
Less Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	237	9	154	(40)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Company	$ 2,798	$ 4,236	$ (14,967)	$ 8,506

Consolidated Statement of Chang

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareowners' Equity (unaudited) $ in Millions		USD ($)
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests		$ 6,217
GE shareowners' equity opening balance at Dec. 31, 2013		130,566
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		6,544
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners		(4,421)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company		1,962
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury		(673)
Changes in other capital		35
Equity ending balance at June 30 at Jun. 30, 2014		134,013
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests		6,183
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		3,545
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company		691
Equity ending balance at June 30 at Jun. 30, 2014		134,013
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests		6,054
Total equity balance at June 30		140,067
Noncontrolling interests	[1]	8,674
Total equity balance at June 30		136,833
GE shareowners' equity opening balance at Dec. 31, 2014		128,159
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		(14,933)
Dividends and other transactions with shareowners		(4,645)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company		(34)
Net sales (purchases) of shares for treasury		1,042
Changes in other capital		(86)
Equity ending balance at June 30 at Jun. 30, 2015		109,503
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests		8,738
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		(1,360)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the Company		4,158
Equity ending balance at June 30 at Jun. 30, 2015		109,503
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Noncontrolling interests	[1]	8,776
Total equity balance at June 30		$ 118,279
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $ (230) million and $ (194) million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Financial Position (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Assets
Cash and equivalents		$ 91,666	$ 84,927
Investment securities (Note 3)		39,438	38,400
Current receivables		21,760	23,237
Inventories (Note 4)		18,704	17,689
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)		70,827	110,255
Other GECC receivables		6,316	6,920
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)		51,039	48,336
Investment in GECC		0	0
Goodwill (Note 7)		62,184	62,983
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)		13,668	13,855
All other assets		45,511	47,905
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)		26,574	421
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)		8,363	6,300
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)		154,876	186,934
Total assets(a)	[1]	610,926	648,162
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)		67,822	70,714
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts		12,017	12,572
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued		11,442	12,537
Dividends payable		2,322	2,317
Other GE current liabilities		12,502	12,682
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)		16,991	19,369
Bank deposits (Note 8)		45,799	43,841
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)		185,351	199,182
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits		26,835	27,578
All other liabilities		61,027	63,720
Deferred income taxes		67	(5,352)
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)		1,491	3,375
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)		48,981	48,794
Total liabilities(a)	[1]	492,647	511,329
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)		0	0
Common stock (10,057,380,000 and 10,060,881,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)		702	702
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - attributable to GE(b)
Investment securities	[2]	564	1,013
Currency translation adjustments	[2]	(5,914)	(2,427)
Cash flow hedges	[2]	(140)	(180)
Benefit plans	[2]	12,716	16,578
Other capital		32,803	32,889
Retained earnings		135,755	155,333
Treasury Stock, Value		41,551	42,593
Total GE shareowners' equity		109,503	128,159
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)	[3]	8,776	8,674
Total equity		118,279	136,833
Total liabilities and equity		610,926	648,162
GE [Member]
Assets
Cash and equivalents	[4]	17,022	15,916
Investment securities (Note 3)	[4]	86	84
Current receivables	[4]	11,387	11,513
Inventories (Note 4)	[4]	18,657	17,639
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)	[4]	0	0
Other GECC receivables	[4]	0	0
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)	[4]	16,648	17,207
Investment in GECC	[4]	62,100	82,549
Goodwill (Note 7)	[4]	50,490	51,527
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)	[4]	12,544	12,984
All other assets	[4]	26,164	24,680
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)	[4]	0	0
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	[4]	3,010	2,805
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)	[4]	9	10
Total assets(a)	[4]	218,117	236,914
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	[4]	4,687	3,872
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts	[4]	15,414	16,511
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued	[4]	11,442	12,550
Dividends payable	[4]	2,322	2,317
Other GE current liabilities	[4]	12,500	12,681
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)	[4]	0	0
Bank deposits (Note 8)	[4]	0	0
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	[4]	15,930	12,468
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits	[4]	0	0
All other liabilities	[4]	50,263	54,662
Deferred income taxes	[4]	(6,519)	(8,772)
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)	[4]	1,706	1,504
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)	[4]	125	137
Total liabilities(a)	[4]	107,870	107,930
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)	[4]	0	0
Common stock (10,057,380,000 and 10,060,881,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)	[4]	702	702
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - attributable to GE(b)
Investment securities	[4]	564	1,013
Currency translation adjustments	[4]	(5,914)	(2,427)
Cash flow hedges	[4]	(140)	(180)
Benefit plans	[4]	12,716	16,578
Other capital	[4]	32,803	32,889
Retained earnings	[4]	135,755	155,333
Treasury Stock, Value	[4]	41,551	42,593
Total GE shareowners' equity	[4]	109,503	128,159
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)	[4]	744	825
Total equity	[4]	110,247	128,984
Total liabilities and equity	[4]	218,117	236,914
GECC [Member]
Assets
Cash and equivalents		74,644	69,011
Investment securities (Note 3)		39,355	38,320
Current receivables		0	0
Inventories (Note 4)		47	50
Financing receivables - net (Note 5 and 18)		81,083	122,457
Other GECC receivables		13,481	14,508
Property, plant and equipment - net (Note 6)		34,830	31,519
Investment in GECC		0	0
Goodwill (Note 7)		11,694	11,456
Other intangible assets - net (Note 7)		1,128	875
All other assets		18,863	23,198
Financing receivables held for sale (Note 2)		27,982	778
Assets of businesses held for sale (Note 2)		5,346	3,474
Assets of discontinued operations (Note 2)		154,867	186,924
Total assets(a)		463,320	502,570
Liabilities and equity
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)		64,138	67,705
Accounts payable, principally trade accounts		2,301	2,411
Progress collections and price adjustments accrued		0	0
Dividends payable		0	0
Other GE current liabilities		0	0
Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (Note 8)		16,991	19,369
Bank deposits (Note 8)		45,799	43,841
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)		169,461	186,759
Investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits		27,389	28,027
All other liabilities		11,309	9,549
Deferred income taxes		6,586	3,420
Liabilities of businesses held for sale (Note 2)		358	2,434
Liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 2)		48,856	48,657
Total liabilities(a)		393,188	412,172
GECC preferred stock (50,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)		0	0
Common stock (10,057,380,000 and 10,060,881,000 shares outstanding at both June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014)		0	0
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - attributable to GE(b)
Investment securities		558	1,010
Currency translation adjustments		(2,146)	(838)
Cash flow hedges		(156)	(172)
Benefit plans		574	577
Other capital		33,014	32,999
Retained earnings		36,353	55,077
Treasury Stock, Value		0	0
Total GE shareowners' equity		67,049	87,499
Noncontrolling interests(c) (Note 11)		3,083	2,899
Total equity		70,132	90,398
Total liabilities and equity		$ 463,320	$ 502,570
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at June 30, 2015 included total assets of $ 46,748 million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included current receivables and net financing receivables of $28,245 million and investment securities of $ 3,186 million within continuing operations and assets of discontinued operations of $ 14,078 million. Our consolidated liabilities at June 30, 2015 included liabilities of cer tain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $ 16,991 million within continuing operations and non-recourse borrowings of CSEs within discontinued operations of $ 9,168 million. See Note 16 .
[2]	(b) The sum of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) attributable to the Company was $ (18,206) million and $ (18,172) mil lion at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
[3]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $ (230) million and $ (194) million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
[4]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Statement of Financial Positio6

Statement of Financial Position (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	50,000	50,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	10,096,429,000	10,057,380,000	10,057,380,000
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	$ 46,748
Net financing receivables of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs within continuing operations	28,245
Investment securities of certain VIEs that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	3,186
Nonrecourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities Where VIE Creditors Do Not Have Recourse To Company	16,991
Sum of accumulated other comprehensive income - net	(18,206)	$ (18,172)	$ (7,158)
Accumulated other comprehensive income - net attributable to noncontrolling interests	(230)	$ (194)		$ (194)
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Assets of consolidated variable interest entities that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs	14,078
Nonrecourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities Where VIE Creditors Do Not Have Recourse To Company	$ 9,168

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudi

Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings (loss)		$ (14,743)	$ 6,497
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		190	(47)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		(14,933)	6,544
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		9,989	(1,359)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment		2,325	2,395
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC		0	0
Deferred income taxes		2,073	(2,201)
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables		1,603	24
Decrease (increase) in inventories		(1,149)	(2,328)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable		830	1,467
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections		(1,076)	(520)
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables		3,898	1,835
All other operating activities		2,870	445
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations		6,430	6,302
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations		5,959	3,908
Cash from (used for) operating activities		12,389	10,210
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(3,289)	(3,693)
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment		1,252	1,486
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables		1,775	261
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations		15,580	232
Proceeds from principal business dispositions		964	549
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in NBCU LLC		0	0
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased		(1,723)	(2,066)
All other investing activities		5,225	4,748
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations		19,784	1,517
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations		(3,238)	(1,635)
Cash from (used for) investing activities		16,546	(118)
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)		(1,995)	(3,921)
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits		2,506	4,513
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)		16,294	16,925
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)		(29,540)	(24,540)
Proceeds from issuance of GECC preferred stock		0	0
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury		499	(1,381)
Dividends paid to shareowners		(4,634)	(4,432)
Proceeds from initial public offering of Synchrony Financial		0	0
All other financing activities		(155)	(78)
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations		(17,025)	(12,914)
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations		(1,687)	548
Cash from (used for) financing activities		(18,712)	(12,366)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents		(2,887)	196
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		7,336	(2,078)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year		91,017	88,787
Cash and equivalents at June 30		98,353	86,709
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at June 30		6,448	4,861
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at June 30		91,905	81,848
GE [Member]
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings (loss)	[1]	(14,927)	6,476
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	[1]	6	(68)
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company	[1]	(14,933)	6,544
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	[1]	9,989	(1,359)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment	[1]	1,157	1,291
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC	[1],[2]	(8,578)	993
Deferred income taxes	[1]	(102)	(547)
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables	[1]	(44)	(310)
Decrease (increase) in inventories	[1]	(1,135)	(2,327)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable	[1]	219	977
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections	[1]	(1,089)	(533)
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables	[1]	0	0
All other operating activities	[1]	1,310	628
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations	[1]	3,950	3,371
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations	[1]	(10)	(1)
Cash from (used for) operating activities	[1]	3,940	3,370
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	[1]	(1,889)	(2,022)
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment	[1]	376	234
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables	[1]	0	0
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations	[1]	0	0
Proceeds from principal business dispositions	[1]	222	521
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in NBCU LLC	[1]	0	0
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased	[1]	(46)	(2,066)
All other investing activities	[1]	(783)	(239)
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations	[1]	(2,120)	(3,572)
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations	[1]	10	1
Cash from (used for) investing activities	[1]	(2,110)	(3,571)
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)	[1]	248	(432)
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits	[1]	0	0
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)	[1]	3,654	3,043
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)	[1]	(128)	(135)
Proceeds from issuance of GECC preferred stock	[1]	0	0
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury	[1]	499	(1,381)
Dividends paid to shareowners	[1]	(4,634)	(4,432)
Proceeds from initial public offering of Synchrony Financial	[1]	0	0
All other financing activities	[1]	190	93
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations	[1]	(171)	(3,244)
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations	[1]	0	0
Cash from (used for) financing activities	[1]	(171)	(3,244)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents	[1]	(553)	(2)
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents	[1]	1,106	(3,447)
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year		15,916	13,682
Cash and equivalents at June 30		17,022	10,235
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at June 30		0	0
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at June 30		17,022	10,235
GECC [Member]
Cash flows - operating activities
Net earnings (loss)		(17,929)	3,794
Less net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		184	21
Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company		(18,113)	3,773
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		9,985	(1,364)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company to cash provided from operating activities
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment		1,178	1,104
Earnings from continuing operations retained by GECC		0	0
Deferred income taxes		2,175	(1,654)
Decrease (increase) in GE current receivables		0	0
Decrease (increase) in inventories		3	14
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable		401	917
Increase (decrease) in GE progress collections		0	0
Provision for losses on GECC financing receivables		3,898	1,835
All other operating activities		1,848	(281)
Cash from (used for) operating activities - continuing operations		1,375	4,344
Cash from (used for) operating activities - discontinued operations		5,969	3,909
Cash from (used for) operating activities		7,344	8,253
Cash flows - investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment		(1,746)	(1,837)
Dispositions of property, plant and equipment		1,060	1,274
Net decrease (increase) in GECC financing receivables		3,165	757
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations		15,580	232
Proceeds from principal business dispositions		742	0
Proceeds from sale of equity interest in NBCU LLC		0	0
Net cash from (payments for) principal businesses purchased		(1,677)	0
All other investing activities		6,628	5,749
Cash from (used for) investing activities - continuing operations		23,752	6,175
Cash from (used for) investing activities - discontinued operations		(3,248)	(1,636)
Cash from (used for) investing activities		20,504	4,539
Cash flows - financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in borrowings (maturities of 90 days or less)		(2,536)	(4,572)
Net increase (decrease) in bank deposits		2,506	4,513
Newly issued debt (maturities longer than 90 days)		12,640	13,882
Repayments and other reductions (maturities longer than 90 days)		(29,412)	(24,405)
Proceeds from issuance of GECC preferred stock		0	0
Net dispositions (purchases) of GE shares for treasury		0	0
Dividends paid to shareowners		(611)	(1,577)
Proceeds from initial public offering of Synchrony Financial		0	0
All other financing activities		(184)	(10)
Cash from (used for) financing activities - continuing operations		(17,597)	(12,169)
Cash from (used for) financing activities - discontinued operations		(1,687)	548
Cash from (used for) financing activities		(19,284)	(11,621)
Effect of currency exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents		(2,334)	198
Increase (decrease) in cash and equivalents		6,230	1,369
Cash and equivalents at beginning of year		75,101	75,105
Cash and equivalents at June 30		81,331	76,474
Less cash and equivalents of discontinued operations at June 30		6,448	4,861
Cash and equivalents of continuing operations at June 30		$ 74,883	$ 71,613
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.
[2]	(b) Represents GECC earnings /loss from continuing operations attributable to the Company, net of GECC dividends paid to GE .

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies	Note 1 . Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies basis of presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of General Electric Company (the Company) and all companies that we directly or indirectly control, either through majority ownership or otherwise. See Note 1 to the consolidated financial stat ements of our Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2015, which discusses our consolidation and financial statement presentation. As used in this report on Form 10-Q (Report), “GE” represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capit al Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), whose continuing operations are presented on a one-line basis; GECC consists of General Electric Capital Corporation and all of its affiliates; and “Consolidated” represents the adding together of GE and GECC wi th the effects of transactions between the two eliminated. Unless otherwise indicated, we refer to the caption revenues and other income simply as “revenues” throughout this Form 10-Q. We have reclassified certain prior-period amounts to conform to the cu rrent-period presentation. Unless otherwise indicated, information in these notes to the consolidated financial statements relates to continuing operations. THE GE Capital Exit Plan On April 10, 2015, the Company announced its plan (the GE Capital Exit Plan) to reduce the size of its financial services businesses through the sale of most of the assets of GECC over the following 24 months, and to focus on continued investment and growth in the Company’s industrial businesses. Under the GE Capital Exit Plan, which was approved on April 2, 2015 and aspects of which were approved on March 31, 2015, the Company will retain certain GECC businesses, principally its vertical financing businesses—GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), Energy Financial Services and Healthca re Equipment Finance—that directly relate to the Company’s core industrial domain and other operations, including Working Capital Solutions and our run-off insurance activities (together referred to as GE Capital Verticals or Verticals). The assets planned for disposition include Real Estate, most of Commercial Lending and Leasing (CLL) and all Consumer platforms (including all U.S. banking assets). In the first and second quarters of 2015, GE recorded $ 16,118 million and $ 4,581 million, respec tively, of after-tax charges related to the GE Capital Exit Plan. As a result of certain businesses meeting discontinued operations criteria , $ 6,691 million of first quarter after-tax charges and $ 4,405 million of second quarter after-tax charg es (including $ 4,329 million related to CLL) were reported in discontinued operations. As part of the GE Capital Exit Plan , the Company and GECC entered into an amendment to their existing financial support agreement. Under this amendment (the Amendment), the Company has provided a full and unconditional guarantee (the Guarantee) of the payment of principal and interest on all trad able senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guarante ed by GECC identified in the Amendment. In the aggregate, the Guarantee applied to $ 207,118 million of GECC debt as of June 30 , 2015. See Note 8. The Guarantee replaced the requirement that the Company make certain income maintenance payments to GECC in certain circumstances. GECC’s U.S. public indentures were concurrently amended to provide the full and unconditional guarantee by the Company set forth in the Guarantee. See Notes 2 and 7 to the consolidated financial statements for additional informa tion. interim period presentation The consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are unaudited. These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that we considered necessary to present a fair statement of our re sults of operations, financial position and cash flows. The results reported in these consolidated financial statements should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire year. It is suggested that these consoli dated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 consolidated financial statements . Effective for the first quarter of 2015, the Company is following a calendar quarter. Previous ly, we established interim quarterly closing dates using a fiscal calendar, which required our businesses to close their books on either a Saturday or Sund ay, depending on the business. summary of significant accounting policies In addition to the policies referenced in our 2014 Form 10-K Report and Form 8-K filed on May 8, 2015, we have supplemented the discussion of our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates to describe the estimates used to determine the fair value of businesses and assets held for sale as follows. BUSINESSES AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Businesses held for sale represent components that meet accounting requirements to be classified as held for sale and are presented as single asset and liability am ounts in our financial statements with a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize the net carrying amount at the lower of cost or fair value , less cost to sell. Financing receivables that no longer qualify to be presented as held for investment must be classified as held for sale and recognized in our financial statements at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, with that amount representing a new cost basis at the date of transfer. As previously discussed, as a result of the GE Capita l Exit Plan, management has committed to reduce the size of its financial services businesses through the sale of most of the assets of GECC over the following 24 months. As a result, certain GECC businesses met the criteria to be classified as businesses held for sale and certain financing receivables were required to be recognized as held for sale at June 30, 2015 . The determination of fair value for businesses and portfolios of financing receivables involves significant judgments and assumptions. Develop ment of estimates of fair values in this circumstance is complex and is dependent upon, among other factors, the nature of the potential sales transaction (for example, asset sale versus sale of legal entity), composition of assets and/or businesses in the disposal group, the comparability of the disposal group to market transactions, negotiations with third party purchasers etc. Such factors bear directly on the range of potential fair values and the selection of the best estimates. Key assumptions were de veloped based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction as of June 30, 2015 . We review all businesses and assets held for sale e ach reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values.

Assets and Liabilities of Busin

Assets and Liabilities of Businesses Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Assets and Liabilities Of Business Held For Sale and Discontinued Operations	Note 2 . BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE , FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS NBCU As previously disclosed, Comcast Corporation was obligated to share with us potential tax savings associated with its purchase of our interest in NBCU LLC. During the second quarter of 2015, we recognized $450 million of pre-tax income related to the settlement of this obligation. Assets and Liabilit ies of Businesses Held for Sale In the first quarter of 2015, we signed an agreement to sell our consumer finance business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ Consumer Lending) for approximately 6,800 million Australian dollars and 1,400 million New Zealand dollars, respectively. On May 29, 2015, we sold a portion of the Australian business for gross proceeds of $ 671 million. As of June 30, 2015, ANZ Consumer Lending had assets and liabilities of $ 5,346 million and $ 358 million, respectively. The sale is targeted to close in 2015 with expected proceeds of approximately 6,000 million Australian dollars and 1,400 million New Zealand dollars. The transactions remain subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval s . In the fourth quarter of 2014, we signed an agreement to sell our Signaling business at Transportation, with assets of $ 271 million and liabilities of $ 129 million to Alstom for approximately $ 800 million, and our consumer finance business Budapest Bank to Hungary’s government. On June 29, 2015 we completed the sale of Budapest Bank for proceeds of $ 700 million. In the third quarter of 2014, we signed an agreement to sell our Appliances business with assets of $ 2,739 milli on and liabilities of $ 1,577 million to Electrolux for approximately $ 3,300 million. On July 1 , 2015, we were notified th at the Department of Justice had initiated court proceedings seeking to enjoin the sale of Appliances to Electrolux. E lectrolux and GE intend to defend the proposed transaction and GE’s goal is to close the deal in 2015 . FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Cash and equivalents $ 239 $ 676 Investment securities - 448 Current receivables(a) 133 180 Inventories 720 588 Financing receivables – net 4,635 2,144 Property, plant, and equipment – net 1,100 1,015 Goodwill 799 539 Other intangible assets – net 251 170 Other 486 540 Assets of businesses held for sale $ 8,363 $ 6,300 Liabilities Short-term borrowings $ 30 441 Accounts payable(a) 703 510 Other current liabilities 349 348 Bank deposits - 1,931 Deferred income taxes (136) (33) Other 545 178 Liabilities of businesses held for sale $ 1,491 $ 3,375 (a) Certain transactions at our Appliances and Signaling businesses are made on an arms-length basis with GECC, consisting primarily of GE customer receivables sold to GECC and GECC services for material procurement. These intercompany balances included within our held for sale businesses are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial statements. GECC Financing receivables held for sale In the first quarter of 2015, in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan , we committed to sell all of our non-U.S. Consumer financing receivables. As a result, we transferred these financing receivables to held for sale and recognized a pre-tax provision for losses on financing receivables of $ 2,405 million ($ 2,197 million after tax) and wrote-off the associated balance of the allowa nce for loan losses of $ 2,859 million to reduce the carrying value of the financing receivables to the lower of cost or fair value , less cost to sell . FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 920 $ 357 Energy Financial Services 6 35 GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) 36 27 Other 110 - Total Commercial 1,072 419 Consumer 26,910 (a) 359 Total financing receivables held for sale $ 27,982 $ 778 Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to consumer financing receivables held for sale were $ 1,124 million and $ 656 million , respectively. Discontinued Operations Discontinued operations primarily comprised most of our CLL business, our Real Estate business and our U.S. mortgage business (WMC). Results of operations, financial position and cash flows for these businesses are separately reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 3,378 $ 3,933 $ 6,780 $ 7,913 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 980 $ 647 $ (857) $ 1,395 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (325) 18 450 (51) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 655 $ 665 $ (407) $ 1,344 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3,384) $ (4) $ (7,036) $ 14 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (1,021) - (2,546) 1 Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (4,405) $ (4) $ (9,582) $ 15 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (3,750) $ 661 $ (9,989) $ 1,359 (a) The sum of GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, and GECC earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, is reported as GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss) . (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Cash and equivalents $ 6,448 $ 5,414 Investment securities 9,960 10,006 Financing receivables – net 28,570 114,561 Other receivables 1,718 2,192 Property, plant and equipment – net 17,902 18,051 Goodwill 12,982 13,569 Other Intangible assets - net 165 301 Deferred income taxes 2,148 2,920 Financing receivables held for sale 68,828 3,116 Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as discontinued operations (7,259) - Other 13,414 16,804 Assets of discontinued operations $ 154,876 $ 186,934 Liabilities Short-term borrowings $ 994 $ 1,125 Accounts payable 3,969 3,770 Other GE current liabilities 27 28 Non-recourse borrowings 9,168 10,569 Bank deposits 19,572 18,998 Long-term borrowings 612 1,182 All other liabilities 10,290 7,720 Deferred income taxes 4,349 5,402 Liabilities of discontinued operations $ 48,981 $ 48,794 Commercial lending and leasing In connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan , we announced the planned disposition of most of our CLL business and classified this portion of the business as discontinued operations and recorded an estimated loss on disposal of $ 3,380 million ( $ 4,329 million after tax) and $ 5,225 million ( $ 7,152 million after tax) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. During the first half of 2015, we signed transactions to sell our U.S. S ponsor Finance business to Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, our Global Fleet Services business to Element Financial Corporation and Arval, and our European Sponsor Finance business to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. We expect to complete the tran sactions in 2015 and 2016. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL LENDING AND LEASING Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 3,070 $ 3,308 $ 5,973 $ 6,628 Interest $ (641) $ (774) $ (1,343) $ (1,562) Operating and administrative (1,028) (955) (2,005) (1,791) Depreciation and amortization (421) (960) (1,768) (1,935) Provision for losses on financing receivables (13) (110) (1,757) (207) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes 967 509 (900) 1,133 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (309) (73) 315 (218) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 658 $ 436 $ (585) $ 915 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3,380) $ - $ (5,225) $ - Benefit (provision) for income taxes (949) - (1,927) - Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (4,329) $ - $ (7,152) $ - Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (3,671) $ 436 $ (7,737) $ 915 (a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $ (2,415) million and $ 499 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ (6,128) million and $ 1,120 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. REAL ESTATE In connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan , we announced the planned disposition of our Real Estate business and classified the business as discontinued operations and recorded an estimated loss on disposal of $ 3 million ( $ 75 million after tax) and $ 1,811 million ( $ 2,430 million after tax) for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. During the first half of 2015, we closed certain of our Real Estate business dispositions for proceeds of $ 17,517 million. We expect to dispose of substantially all of the remaining Real Estate business by the end of 2015. FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR REAL ESTATE Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 313 $ 664 $ 812 $ 1,295 Interest $ (137) $ (274) $ (373) $ (547) Operating and administrative (142) (201) (307) (351) Depreciation and amortization (2) (85) (62) (170) Provision for losses on financing receivables - 90 4 104 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes 32 194 74 331 Benefit (provision) for income taxes 13 93 43 196 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 45 $ 287 $ 117 $ 527 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3) $ - $ (1,811) $ - Benefit (provision) for income taxes (72) - (619) - Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (75) $ - $ (2,430) $ - Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (30) $ 287 $ (2,313) $ 527 (a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $ 29 million and $ 196 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ (1,738) million and $ 332 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. WMC During the fourth quarter of 2007, we completed the sale of WMC, our U.S. mortgage business. WMC substantially discontinued all new loan originations by the second quarter of 2007, and is not a loan servicer. In connection with the sale, WMC retained certain representation and warranty obligations related to loans sold to third parties prior to the disposal of the business and contractual obligations to repurchase previously sold loans that had an early payment default. All claims received by WMC for early payment default have either been resolved or are no longer being pursued. The remaining active claims have been brought by securitization trustees or administrators seeking recovery from WMC for alleged breaches of representations and warranties on mortgage loans that serve as collateral for residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS). At June 30, 2015 , such claims consisted of $ 3,688 million of individual claims generally submitted before the filing of a lawsuit (compared to $ 3,694 million at December 31, 2014 ) and $ 8,639 million of additional claims asserted against WMC in litigation without making a prior claim (Litigation Claims) (compared to $ 9,225 million at December 31, 2014 ). The total amount of these claims, $ 12,327 million, reflects the purchase price or unpaid principal balances of the loans at the time of purchase and does not give effect to pay downs or potential recoveries based upon the underlying collateral, which in many cases are substantial, nor to accr ued interest or fees. As of June 30, 2015 , these amounts do not include approximately $ 428 million of repurchase claims relating to alleged breaches of representations that are not in litigation and that are beyond the applicable statute of limita tions. WMC believes that repurchase claims brought based upon representations and warranties made more than six years before WMC was notified of the claim would be disallowed in legal proceedings under applicable law and the June 11, 2015 decision of the N ew York Court of Appeals in ACE Securities Corp. v. DB Structured Products, Inc., on the statute of limitations period governing such claims. Reserves related to repurchase claims made against WMC were $ 825 million at June 30, 2015 , reflecting a n et increase to reserves in the three months ended June 30, 2015 of $ 11 million due to incremental provisions. The reserve estimate takes into account recent settlement activity and is based upon WMC’s evaluation of the remaining exposures as a percentage o f estimated lifetime mortgage loan losses within the pool of loans supporting each securitization for which timely claims have been asserted in litigation against WMC. Settlements in prior periods reduced WMC’s exposure on claims asserted in certain securi tizations and the claim amounts reported above give effect to these settlements . ROLLFORWARD OF THE RESERVE Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of period $ 814 $ 550 $ 809 $ 800 Provision 11 102 18 102 Claim resolutions / rescissions - (103) (2) (353) Balance, end of period $ 825 $ 549 $ 825 $ 549 Given the significant litigation activity and WMC’s continuing efforts to resolve the lawsuits involving claims made against WMC, it is difficult to assess whether future losses will be consistent with WMC’s past experience. Adverse changes to WMC’s assumptions supporting the reserve may result in an increase to these reserves. WMC estimates a range of reasonably possible loss from $ 0 to approximately $ 500 million over its recorded reserve at June 30, 2015 . This estimate involves significant judgment and may not reflect the range of uncertainties and unpredictable outcomes inherent in litigation, including WMC litigation discussed in Legal Proceedings and potential changes in WMC’s legal strategy. This estimate excludes any possible loss ass ociated with an adverse court decision on the applicable statute of limitations, as WMC is unable at this time to develop such a meaningful estimate. At June 30, 2015 , there were 15 lawsuits involving claims made against WMC arising from alleged breaches of representations and warranties on mortgage loans included in 14 securitizations. The adverse parties in these cases are securitization trustees or parties claiming to act on their behalf. Although the alleged claims for relief vary from case to case, the complaints and counterclaims in these actions generally assert claims for breach of contract, indemnification, and/or declaratory judgment, and seek specific performance (repurchase of defective mortgage loan) and/or money damages. A dverse court decisions, including in cases not involving WMC, could result in new claims and lawsuits on additional loans. However, WMC continues to believe that it has defenses to the claims asserted in litigation, including, for example, based on causati on and materiality requirements and applicable statutes of limitations. It is not possible to predict the outcome or impact of these defenses and other factors, any of which could materially affect the amount of any loss ultimately incurred by WMC on these claims. WMC has also received indemnification demands, nearly all of which are unspecified, from depositors/underwriters/sponsors of RMBS in connection with lawsuits brought by RMBS investors concerning alleged misrepresentations in the securitization o ffering documents to which WMC is not a party or, in two cases, involving mortgage loan repurchase claims made against RMBS sponsors. WMC believes that it has defenses to these demands. To the extent WMC is required to repurchase loans, WMC’s loss also w ould be affected by several factors, including pay downs, accrued interest and fees, and the value of the underlying collateral. The reserve and estimate of possible loss reflect judgment, based on currently available information, and a number of assumptio ns, including economic conditions, claim and settlement activity, pending and threatened litigation, court decisions regarding WMC’s legal defenses, indemnification demands, government activity, and other variables in the mortgage industry. Actual losses a rising from claims against WMC could exceed these amounts and additional claims and lawsuits could result if actual claim rates, governmental actions, litigation and indemnification activity, adverse court decisions, actual settlement rates or losses WMC i ncurs on repurchased loans differ from its assumptions . FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR WMC Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total revenues and other income (loss) $ (5) $ (39) $ (5) $ (35) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (10) $ (30) $ (16) $ (32)

Investment Securities

Investment Securities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investment Securities	NOTE 3 . INVESTMENT SECURITIES Substantially all of our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale. These comprise mainly investment-grade debt securities supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations and supporting obligations to holders of guaranteed investment contracts (GICs) in Trinity. We do not have any securities classified as held-to-maturity. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Gross Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated (In millions) cost gains losses fair value cost gains losses fair value GE Debt U.S. corporate $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5 $ 12 $ - $ - $ 12 Corporate – non-U.S. 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 Equity Available-for-sale 75 28 (23) 80 69 4 (2) 71 Trading - - - - - - - - 81 28 (23) 86 82 4 (2) 84 GECC Debt U.S. corporate 19,970 3,013 (147) 22,836 19,810 3,962 (69) 23,703 State and municipal 4,015 398 (90) 4,323 4,173 555 (53) 4,675 Residential mortgage-backed(a) 1,077 88 (7) 1,158 1,544 153 (5) 1,692 Commercial mortgage-backed 2,344 133 (16) 2,461 2,903 170 (10) 3,063 Asset-backed 112 1 (15) 98 304 8 (17) 295 Corporate – non-U.S. 812 101 - 913 908 109 (1) 1,016 Government – non-U.S. 1,688 154 (4) 1,838 1,560 152 (2) 1,710 U.S. government and federal agency 5,504 80 - 5,584 1,957 56 - 2,013 Equity Available-for-sale 105 21 (1) 125 109 24 (1) 132 Trading 19 - - 19 21 - - 21 35,646 3,989 (280) 39,355 33,289 5,189 (158) 38,320 Eliminations (3) - - (3) (4) - - (4) Total $ 35,724 $ 4,017 $ (303) $ 39,438 $ 33,367 $ 5,193 $ (160) $ 38,400 (a) Substantially collateralized by U.S. mortgages. A t June 30, 2015 , $ 1,132 million related to securities issued by government-sponsored entities and $ 26 million related to securities of private-label issuers. Securities issued by private-label issuers are collateralized primarily by pools of individual direct mortgage loans of financial institutions. The fair value of investment securities increased to $ 39,438 million at June 30, 2015 , from $ 38,400 million at December 31, 2014 , primarily due to net purchases of U.S. government and federal agency securities primarily at Synchrony Financial and Trinity, partially offset by a decline in unrealized g ains resulting from higher interest rates. ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE AND GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES In loss position for Less than 12 months 12 months or more Gross Gross Estimated unrealized Estimated unrealized (In millions) fair value(a) losses(a)(b) fair value losses(b) June 30, 2015 Debt U.S. corporate $ 2,267 $ (113) $ 246 $ (34) State and municipal 735 (32) 162 (58) Residential mortgage-backed 197 (3) 79 (4) Commercial mortgage-backed 434 (11) 26 (5) Asset-backed 9 - 43 (15) Corporate – non-U.S. 36 - 3 - Government – non-U.S. 932 (4) - - U.S. government and federal agency 278 - 1 - Equity 41 (24) - - Total $ 4,929 $ (187) $ 560 $ (116) (c) December 31, 2014 Debt U.S. corporate $ 554 $ (16) $ 836 $ (53) State and municipal 67 (1) 308 (52) Residential mortgage-backed 30 - 146 (5) Commercial mortgage-backed 165 (1) 204 (9) Asset-backed 9 - 42 (17) Corporate – non-U.S. 42 (1) 3 - Government – non-U.S. 677 (2) 14 - U.S. government and federal agency 705 - 1 - Equity 10 (3) - - Total $ 2,259 $ (24) $ 1,554 $ (136) Includes the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities held by GE. At June 30, 2015 , the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities were $ 29 million and $ (23) million, respectively. At December 31, 2014 , the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities were $ 4 million and $ (2) million, respectively. (b) Included gross unrealized losses related to securities that had other-than -temporary impairments previously recognized of $ 19 million at June 30, 2015 . (c) Includes debt securities held to support obligations to holders of GICs substantially all of which are considered to be investment-grade by the major rating agencie s at June 30, 2015 . We regularly review investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment (OTTI) using both qualitative and quantitative criteria. For debt securities, our qualitative review considers our ability and intent to hold the security and the financial condition of and near-term prospects for the issuer, including whether the issuer is in compliance with the terms and covenants of the security. Our quantitative review considers whether there has been an adverse change in expected future ca sh flows. Unrealized losses are not indicative of the amount of credit loss that would be recognized and at June 30, 2015 are primarily due to increases in market yields subsequent to our purchase of the securities. We presently do not intend to sell the va st majority of our debt securities that are in an unrealized loss position and believe that it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the vast majority of these securities before anticipated recovery of our amortized cost. The methodo logies and significant inputs used to measure the amount of credit loss for our investment securities during 2015 have not changed. For equity securities, we consider the duration and the severity of the unrealized loss. We believe that the unrealized loss associated with our equity securities will be recovered within the foreseeable future. Our corporate debt portfolio comprises securities issued by public and private corporations in various industries, primarily in the U.S. Substantially all of our corpo rate debt securities are rated investment grade by the major rating agencies. Our RMBS portfolio is collateralized primarily by pools of individual, direct mortgage loans, of which substantially all are in a senior position in the capital structure of the deals, not other structured products such as collateralized debt obligations. Of the total RMBS held at June 30, 2015 , $ 1,132 million and $ 26 million related to agency and non-agency securities, respectively. Additionally, $ 63 million was related to residential subprime credit securities, primarily supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations. Substantially all of the subprime exposure is related to securities backed by mortgage lo ans originated in 2005 and prior and are investment grade. Our commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) portfolio is collateralized by both diversified pools of mortgages that were originated for securitization (conduit CMBS) and pools of large loan s backed by high-quality properties (large loan CMBS), about half of which were originated in 2008 and prior. The vast majority of the securities in our CMBS portfolio have investment-grade credit ratings. PRE-TAX, OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total pre-tax, OTTI recognized $ 29 $ 7 $ 32 $ 16 Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI - - - (4) Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings(a) $ 29 $ 7 $ 32 $ 12 (a) Included pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments recorded in earnings r elated to equity securities of an insignificant amount and $ 2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and an insignificant amount and $ 2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively . CHANGES IN CUMULATIVE CREDIT LOSS IMPAIRMENTS RECOGNIZED ON DEBT SECURITIES STILL HELD Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period $ 174 $ 423 $ 176 $ 474 Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired 14 - 14 - Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired - 1 - 2 Less credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold during the period or that we intend to sell - 1 2 53 Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period $ 188 $ 423 $ 188 $ 423 CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES OF INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES (EXCLUDING MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES) Amortized Estimated (In millions) cost fair value Due Within one year $ 4,912 $ 5,577 After one year through five years 4,134 4,355 After five years through ten years 4,726 5,069 After ten years 18,221 20,499 We expect actual maturities to differ from contractual maturities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay certain obligations. GROSS REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 GE Gains $ 1 $ 2 $ 1 $ 2 Losses, including impairments (14) - (14) - Net (13) 2 (13) 2 GECC Gains 6 28 101 36 Losses, including impairments (21) (7) (35) (13) Net (15) 21 66 23 Total $ (28) $ 23 $ 53 $ 25 Although we generally do not have the intent to sell any specific securities at the end of the period, in the ordinary course of managing our investment securities portfolio, we may sell securities prior to their maturities for a variety of reasons, including diversification, credit quality, yield and liquidity requirements and the funding of claims and obligations to policyholders. In some of our bank subsidiaries, we maintain a certain level of purchases and sales volume principally of non-U.S. gove rnment debt securities. In these situations, fair value approximates carrying value for these securities. Proceeds from investment securities sales and early redemptions by issuers totaled $ 728 millio n and $ 738 millio n in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, principally from sales of short-term government securities in our bank subsidiaries and sales of U.S. Corporate and CMBS securities in our Insurance business. Proceeds from investment securities sales and ear ly redemptions by issuers totaled $ 3,300 millio n and $ 1,376 millio n in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, from sales of short-term government securities in our bank subsidiaries and sales of U.S. Corporate and CMBS s ecurities in our Insurance business. In addition, proceeds from investment securities sales in the six months ended June 30, 2015 included $1,634 million principally from sales of CMBS, RMBS and state and municipal securities at Trinity. We recognized pre-tax gain s (lo sses) on trading securities of $ 2 million and $ 1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ (2) million and $ (3) million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respect ively.

Inventories

Inventories	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	NOTE 4 . INVENTORIES (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 GE Raw materials and work in process $ 10,488 $ 9,820 Finished goods 7,557 7,126 Unbilled shipments 617 755 18,662 17,701 Less revaluation to LIFO (5) (62) Total GE 18,657 17,639 GECC Finished goods 47 50 Total consolidated $ 18,704 $ 17,689

GECC Financing Receivables and

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses [Abstract]
GECC Financing Receivables, Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables	NOTE 5 . GECC FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES The implementation of the GE Capital Exit Plan has caused significant reductions in our Consumer portfolio, as all of our non-U.S. c onsumer financing receivables have been reclassified to either financing receivables held for sale or assets of businesses held for sale. The transfer of financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale and assets of businesses held for sale totaled $ 28,170 million and $ 5,508 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. In addition, our Real Estate business and most of our CLL business have been classified as discontinued operations. FINANCING RECEIVABLES, NET (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Loans, net of deferred income $ 79,169 $ 120,007 Investment in financing leases, net of deferred income 5,307 6,554 84,476 126,561 Allowance for losses (3,393) (4,104) Financing receivables – net $ 81,083 $ 122,457 Financing Receivables by Portfolio and Allowance for Losses FINANCING RECEIVABLES (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 12,228 (a) $ 14,418 Energy Financial Services 2,787 2,580 GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) 7,528 8,263 Other 502 480 Total Commercial 23,045 25,741 Consumer 61,431 (b) 100,820 Total financing receivables 84,476 126,561 Allowance for losses (3,393) (4,104) Total financing receivables – net $ 81,083 $ 122,457 Includes Healthcare Equipment Finance and Working Capital Solutions, which purchases GE customer receivables . Includes Synchrony F inancial, our U.S. consumer business . ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES Provision Balance at charged to Gross Balance at (In millions) January 1 operations(a) Other (b) write-offs (a)(c) Recoveries (c) June 30 2015 Commercial CLL $ 21 $ 8 $ 9 $ (11) $ 4 $ 31 Energy Financial Services 26 17 - (20) - 23 GECAS 46 (11) - - - 35 Other - 15 - (13) - 2 Total Commercial 93 29 9 (44) 4 91 Consumer 4,011 3,869 (257) (4,785) 464 3,302 Total $ 4,104 $ 3,898 $ (248) $ (4,829) $ 468 $ 3,393 2014 Commercial CLL $ 17 $ 7 $ (1) $ (6) $ 5 $ 22 Energy Financial Services 8 13 - (2) 2 21 GECAS 17 11 - (7) - 21 Other 2 - (2) - - - Total Commercial 44 31 (3) (15) 7 64 Consumer 3,981 1,804 (67) (2,184) 567 4,101 Total $ 4,025 $ 1,835 $ (70) $ (2,199) $ 574 $ 4,165 Provision charged to operations included $ 2,405 million and gross write-offs included $ 2,859 million related to the effects of the 2015 reclassification of non-U.S. consumer financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell. Other primarily includes the reclassification of financing receivables to assets of businesses held for sale and the effects of currency exchange. Net write-offs (gross write-offs less r ecoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables .

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	NOTE 6 . PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Original cost $ 87,209 $ 84,071 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (36,170) (35,735) Property, plant and equipment – net $ 51,039 $ 48,336 Consolidated depreciation and amortization was $ 1,217 million and $ 1,182 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively , and $ 2,325 million and $ 2,395 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively .

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Othe

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangibles Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	NOTE 7 . ACQUISITIONS, GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS Acquisitions Upon closing an acquisition, we estimate the fair values of assets and liabilities acquired and consolidate the acquisition as quickly as possible. Given the time it takes to obtain pertinent information to finalize the acquired company’s balance sheet, then to adjust the acquired company’s accounting policies, procedures, and books and records to our standards, it is often several quarters before we are able to finalize those initial fair value estimates. Accordingly, it is not uncommon for our initial estimates to be subsequently revised. On January 30, 2015, we acquired Milestone Aviation Group (Milestone Aviation), a helicopter leasing business, for approximately $ 1,750 m illion , which is included in our GE Capital segment. The preliminary purchase price allocation resulted in goodwill of approximately $ 730 million and amortizable intangible assets of approximately $ 345 million. The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized upon completi on of post-closing procedures. During the second quarter of 2014, GE's offer to acquire the Thermal, Renewables and Grid businesses of Alstom for approximately € 12,350 million (to be adjusted for th e assumed net cash or liability at closing) was positively recommended by Alstom's board of directors. As part of the transaction , Alstom and the French Government signed a memorandum of understanding for the formation of three joint ventures in grid techn ology, renewable energy, and global nuclear and French steam power. Alstom will invest approximately € 2,600 million in these joint ventures at the closing of the proposed transaction. In the fourth quarter of 2014, Alstom completed its review of the proposed transaction with the works council and obtained approval from its shareholders. Also in the fourth quarter of 2014, GE and Alstom entered into an amendment to the original agreement where GE has agreed to pay Alstom a net amount of approximate ly € 260 m illion of additional consideration at closing. In exchange for this funding, Alstom has agreed to extend the trademark licensing of the Alstom name from 5 years to 25 years as well as other contractual amendments. In the second quarter of 2015, the European Commission indicated that it had competition concerns with the proposed transaction. In response, and while GE continues to believe the transaction is pro-competitive, GE has proposed remedies to address the Commission’s concerns while preserving the strategic and economic rationale of the proposed transaction. In addition, Alstom has agreed to contribute financially to the remedies being offered by GE through a €300 million reduction in the purchase price of the transact ion. The transaction continues to remain subject to regulatory approvals and is still targeted to close in 2015. The acquisition and alliances with Alstom will impact our Power & Water and Energy Management segments. The impact of acquired businesses on individual segments will be affected by a number of variables, including operating performance, purchase accounting impacts and expected synergies. In addition, due to the amount of time between signing and closing, the operations of the businesses may flu ctuate and impact the overall valuation of the acquired businesses at the time of close and, accordingly, may affect the amounts assigned to the assets and liabilities recorded in purchase accounting. goodwill CHANGES IN GOODWILL BALANCES Dispositions, currency Balance at exchange Balance at (In millions) January 1, 2015 Acquisitions and other June 30, 2015 Power & Water $ 8,754 $ 31 $ (159) $ 8,626 Oil & Gas 10,572 - (214) 10,358 Energy Management 4,570 - (272) 4,298 Aviation 8,952 - (320) 8,632 Healthcare 17,532 - (78) 17,454 Transportation 887 - (17) 870 Appliances & Lighting 226 - (9) 217 GE Capital 11,456 733 (495) 11,694 Corporate 34 - 1 35 Total $ 62,983 $ 764 $ (1,563) $ 62,184 Goodwill balances decreased by $ 799 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , primarily as a result of the currency exchange effects of the stronger U.S dollar, the reclassification of goodwill associated with ANZ Consumer Lending to assets of businesses held for sale and business dispositions, partially offset by the acquisition of Milestone Aviation. As businesses meet the criteria for held for sale, we allocate goodwill to such businesses and assess the remaining reporting unit goodwill for impairment. Our GE Capital - CLL reporting unit h ad a goodwill balance of $ 13,058 million at January 1, 2015. As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan , we allocated $ 12,945 million of the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit goodwill to businesses held for sale, which is reported in discontinued operations . T he remaining GE Capital - CLL goodwill was then tested for imp airment using data as of April 1, 2015. The impairment test consists of two steps: in step one, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared with its fair value; in step two, which is applied when the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the amount of goodwill impairment, if any, is derived by deducting the fair value of t he reporting unit's assets and liabilities from the fair value of its equity, and comparing that amount with the carrying amount of goodwill. We determined fair value for the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit using the market approach, which was de rived from metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions of comparable businesses. The selection of comparable companies is based on the markets in which the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit businesses operate giving co nsideration to risk profiles, size, geography, and diversity of products and services. While the carrying value of the GE Capital - CLL reporting unit was within the range of estimated fair values, we further substantiated our GE Capital - CLL goodwill balance by performing the second step analysis in which the implied fair value of goodwill exceeded its carrying value and accordingly, no goodwill impairment was recognized. Additionally, our GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit had a good will balance of $ 9,777 million at January 1, 2015. During the first quarter of 2015, we signed an agreement to sell ANZ Consumer Lending and upon classification as held for sale, we allocated $ 410 million of GE Capital - Consumer reportin g unit goodwill to the carrying value of the business . The remaining GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit goodwill was then tested for impairment using data as of Janu ary 1, 2015. Fair value of the GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit was determined using an income approach and incorporating market observab le data. The fair value of the GE Capital - Consumer reporting unit exceeded its carrying value, and therefore, goodwill was not impaired . Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of factors including actual operating results. It is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change in future periods. oTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Intangible assets subject to amortization $ 13,544 $ 13,725 Indefinite-lived intangible assets(a) 124 130 Total $ 13,668 $ 13,855 (a) Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trademarks and in-process research and development. INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUBJECT TO AMORTIZATION June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Gross carrying Accumulated carrying Accumulated (in millions) amount amortization Net amount amortization Net Customer-related $ 8,166 $ (2,368) $ 5,798 $ 8,064 $ (2,261) $ 5,803 Patents and technology 6,455 (3,018) 3,437 6,694 (2,900) 3,794 Capitalized software 7,381 (4,198) 3,183 7,349 (4,178) 3,171 Trademarks 1,139 (280) 859 1,151 (263) 888 Lease valuations 107 (10) 97 - - - Present value of future profits(a) 632 (632) - 614 (614) - All other 331 (161) 170 203 (134) 69 Total $ 24,211 $ (10,667) $ 13,544 $ 24,075 $ (10,350) $ 13,725 (a) Balances at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 reflect adjustments of $ 280 million and $ 293 million, respectively, to the present value of future profits in our run-off insurance operation to reflect the effects that would have been recognized had the related unrealized investment securities holding gains and losses actually been realized. Intangible assets subject to amortization decreased by $ 181 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , primarily as a result of amortization a nd the currency exchange effects of the stronger U.S. dollar, partially offset by the acquisition of Milestone Aviation. Consolidated amortization expense was $ 430 million and $ 397 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , res pectively, and $ 858 million and $ 781 million the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Borrowings and Bank Deposits

Borrowings and Bank Deposits	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Borrowings and Bank Deposits	NOTE 8 . BORROWINGS AND BANK DEPOSITS (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Short-term borrowings GE Commercial paper $ 1,000 $ 500 Payable to banks 548 343 Current portion of long-term borrowings 2,057 2,068 Other 1,082 961 Total GE short-term borrowings 4,687 3,872 GECC Commercial paper(a) U.S. 21,906 22,019 Non-U.S. 3,107 2,993 Current portion of long-term borrowings(a)(b)(c) 36,163 36,995 GE Interest Plus notes(d) 2,499 5,467 Other(c) 463 231 Total GECC short-term borrowings 64,138 67,705 Eliminations (1,003) (863) Total short-term borrowings $ 67,822 $ 70,714 Long-term borrowings GE Senior notes $ 15,473 $ 11,945 Payable to banks 76 5 Other 381 518 Total GE long-term borrowings 15,930 12,468 GECC Senior unsecured notes(a)(b)(e) 149,278 162,194 Subordinated notes(a) 4,659 4,804 Subordinated debentures(a)(f) 6,774 7,085 Other(a)(c)(g) 8,750 12,676 Total GECC long-term borrowings 169,461 186,759 Eliminations (40) (45) Total long-term borrowings $ 185,351 $ 199,182 Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities(h) $ 16,991 $ 19,369 Bank deposits(i) $ 45,799 $ 43,841 Total borrowings and bank deposits $ 315,963 $ 333,106 On April 10, 2015, GE announced it would provide a full and unconditional guarantee on the payment of the principal and interest on all tradable senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guaranteed by GECC. Short-te rm borrowings included $ 25,013 million o f commercial paper and $ 33,237 million of the current portion of long-term borrowings. Long-te rm borrowings included $ 137,719 million of s enior unsecured notes, $ 3,975 milli on of subordinated notes, $ 6,774 million of subord inated debentures, and $ 400 million of other. Included $ 433 million and $ 439 million of obligations to holders of GICs at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. T hese obligations included conditions under which certain GIC holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3. The remaining outstanding GICs will continue to be subject to their s cheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things. Included $ 5,193 million and $ 4,835 million of funding secured by real estate , aircraft and other collateral at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, of which $ 1,234 million and $ 1,183 million is non-recourse to GECC at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Entirely variable denomination floating-rate demand notes. I ncluded $ 4,593 million related to Synchrony Financial. Subordinated debentures receive rating agency equity credit. Included $ 5,151 million related to Synchrony Financial. Included $ 2,899 million and $ 3,377 million of current portion of long-term borrowings at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. See Note 16 . Included $ 8,028 million and $ 8,905 million of deposits in non-U.S. banks at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respecti vely, and $ 15,622 million and $ 14,500 million of certificates of deposits with maturities greater than one year at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. On May 28, 2015, GE issued €3,150 million senior unsecured debt, composed of €650 million of Floating Rate Notes due 2020, €1,250 million of 1.250% Notes due 2023 and €1,250 million of 1.875% Notes due 2027.

Postretirement Benefit Plans

Postretirement Benefit Plans	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Pension Plans and Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans Disclosure [Abstract]
Postretirement Benefit Plans	NOTE 9. POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS We sponsor a number of pension and retiree health and life insurance benefit plans. Principal pension plans are the GE Pension Plan and the GE Supplementary Pension Plan. Principal retiree benefit plans provide health and life insurance benefits to certain eligible participants and these participants share in the cost of the healthcare benefits. Other pension plans include the U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans with pension assets or obligations greater than $ 50 million. Smaller pension plans and other retiree benefit plans are not material individually or in the aggregate. EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PENSION PLANS Principal pension plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 367 $ 299 $ 728 $ 617 Prior service cost amortization 51 54 103 108 Expected return on plan assets (827) (800) (1,652) (1,601) Interest cost on benefit obligations 696 687 1,391 1,373 Net actuarial loss amortization 820 642 1,645 1,283 Curtailment loss - - 71 (a) - Pension plans cost $ 1,107 $ 882 $ 2,286 $ 1,780 (a ) Curtailment l oss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan . Other pension plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 95 $ 105 $ 200 $ 219 Prior service cost amortization - 2 - 3 Expected return on plan assets (205) (199) (414) (396) Interest cost on benefit obligations 130 148 263 294 Net actuarial loss amortization 71 50 145 99 Pension plans cost $ 91 $ 106 $ 194 $ 219 EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PRINCIPAL RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PLANS Principal retiree health and life insurance plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 51 $ 40 $ 92 $ 84 Prior service cost amortization 34 99 67 197 Expected return on plan assets (12) (13) (24) (25) Interest cost on benefit obligations 100 110 201 220 Net actuarial loss (gain) amortization 2 (43) 3 (86) Curtailment gain, net (196) (b) - (192) (a)(b) - Retiree benefit plans cost $ (21) $ 193 $ 147 $ 390 Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan . Curtailment gain resulting from a life insurance plan amendment. In June 2015, we amended our principal retiree benefit plans such that, effective January 1, 2016, our current post-65 retiree health plans will be closed to certain production retirees, employees, and their eligible dependents. In lieu of current post-65 retiree healthcare benefits, current retired production participants and their eligible dependents who are age 65 on or before Januar y 1, 2018, will receive a Retiree Reimbursement Account (RRA) to help pay for eligible expenses incurred for coverage purchased through a private exchange. In addition, production employees eligible for current post-65 retiree healthcare benefits who retir e by June 23, 2019 and their eligible dependents will also receive the RRA when they turn age 65 and enroll in individual Medicare coverage purchased through a private exchange. Also, in June 2015, we amended our life insurance benefits in retirement. Ce rtain e ligible production employees who retire between January 1, 2016 and June 23, 2019 will receive reduced life insurance coverage in retirement. Our company-provided life insurance in retirement plan will be closed to those who retire after June 23, 2 019. The postretirement benefit plans were remeasured to reflect these changes, reducing our obligation by approxi mately $3,300 million.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	NOTE 10 . INCOME TAXES THE GE CAPITAL EXIT PLAN In conjunction with the GE Capital Exit Plan , GECC will significantly reduce its non-U.S. assets while continuing to operate appropriately capitalized non-U.S. businesses with substantial assets related to GECC’s vertical financing businesses, Energy Financial Services, GECAS and Healthcare Equipment Fina nce. As a result of the GE Capital Exit Plan , GECC recognized a tax expense of $355 million and $6,335 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively. This consisted of $125 million and $3,674 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, related to expected repatriation of excess foreign cash in the amount of approximately $36 billion and the write-off of deferred tax assets of $230 million and $2,661 million in the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respecti vely, that will no longer be supported under this plan. The expected repatriation of cash will include a portion of the earnings that, prior to the approval of the GE Capital Exit Plan , were indefinitely reinvested in GECC’s international operations. GECC’s ind efinitely reinvested earnings will also be reduced by charges recognized in connection with the disposition of international assets. The remainder of the indefinitely reinvested earnings will continue to be reinvested in the significant international base of assets that will remain after the GE Capital Exit Plan is fully executed. The write-off of deferred tax assets largely relate to our Treasury operations in Ireland where the tax benefits will no longer be apparent to be realized upon implementation of the GE Capital Exit Plan . UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Unrecognized tax benefits $ 5,389 $ 5,619 Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a) 3,920 4,059 Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits 835 807 Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits 100 103 Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months 0-900 0-900 Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a) 0-350 0-300 (a) Some portion of such reduction may be reported as discontinued operations. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is currently auditing our consolidated U.S. income tax returns for 2010-2011. In addition, certain other U.S. tax deficiency issues and refund claims for previous years are still unresolved. The IRS has disallowed the tax loss on our 2003 disposition of ERC Life Reinsurance Corporation. We have contested the disallowance of this loss. It is reasonably possible that the unresolved items could be resolved during the next 12 months, which could result in a decrease in our balance of unrecognized tax benefits – that is, the aggregate tax effect of differences between tax return positions and the benefits recognized in our financial statements. We believe that there are no other jurisdictions in which the outcome of unresol ved issues or claims is likely to be material to our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We further believe that we have made adequate provision for all income tax uncertainties.

Shareowners' Equity

Shareowners' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Shareowners' Equity	NOTE 11 . SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Investment securities Beginning balance $ 1,245 $ 764 $ 1,013 $ 307 Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $(365), $211, $(210) and $457 (692) 302 (405) 749 Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $3, $(11), $(26) and $(4) 10 (25) (44) (15) Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) (682) 277 (449) 734 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) 1 - 1 Ending balance $ 564 $ 1,040 $ 564 $ 1,040 Currency translation adjustments (CTA) Beginning balance $ (7,716) $ 177 $ (2,427) $ 126 OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $(201), $45, $1,343 and $116 1,511 (146) (3,828) (99) Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $(150), $0, $(151) and $124 304 38 307 40 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 1,815 (108) (3,521) (59) Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests 13 8 (34) 6 Ending balance $ (5,914) $ 61 $ (5,914) $ 61 Cash flow hedges Beginning balance $ (226) $ (189) $ (180) $ (257) OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $42, $(31), $4 and $40 433 (191) (493) (92) Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $(68), $15, $49 and $9 (347) 204 533 173 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 86 13 40 81 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests - - - - Ending balance $ (140) $ (176) $ (140) $ (176) Benefit plans Beginning balance $ (15,667) $ (8,601) $ (16,578) $ (9,296) Prior service credit (costs) - net of deferred taxes of $1,194, $0, $1,194 and $0 2,090 - 2,090 - Net actuarial gain (loss) – net of deferred taxes of $204, $(10), $269 and $32 349 (6) 559 166 Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes of $(71), $0, $(44) and $0 (125) - (77) - Prior service cost amortization – net of deferred taxes of $38, $66, $75 and $130 51 95 101 188 Net actuarial loss amortization – net of deferred taxes of $301, $211, $605 and $424 586 429 1,187 859 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 2,951 518 3,860 1,213 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests - - (2) - Ending balance $ (12,716) $ (8,083) $ (12,716) $ (8,083) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at June 30 $ (18,206) $ (7,158) $ (18,206) $ (7,158) (a) Total other comprehensive income (loss) was $ 4,170 million and $ 700 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ (70) million and $ 1,969 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. RECLASSIFICATION OUT OF AOCI Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Statement of Earnings Caption Available-for-sale securities Realized gains (losses) on sale/impairment of securities $ (13) $ 36 $ 70 $ 19 Other income (a) 3 (11) (26) (4) Benefit (provision) for income taxes (b) $ (10) $ 25 $ 44 $ 15 Net of tax Currency translation adjustments Gains (losses) on dispositions $ (154) $ (38) $ (156) $ (164) Costs and expenses (c) (150) - (151) 124 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (d) $ (304) $ (38) $ (307) $ (40) Net of tax Cash flow hedges Gains (losses) on interest rate derivatives $ (22) $ (60) $ (61) $ (129) Interest and other financial charges Foreign exchange contracts 430 (147) (528) (19) (e) Other 7 (12) 7 (34) (f) 415 (219) (582) (182) Total before tax (68) 15 49 9 Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ 347 $ (204) $ (533) $ (173) Net of tax Benefit plan items Curtailment gain (loss) $ 196 $ - $ 121 $ - (g) Amortization of prior service costs (89) (161) (176) (318) (g) Amortization of actuarial gains (losses) (887) (640) (1,792) (1,283) (g) (780) (801) (1,847) (1,601) Total before tax 268 277 636 554 Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ (512) $ (524) $ (1,211) $ (1,047) Net of tax Total reclassification adjustments $ (479) $ (741) $ (2,007) $ (1,245) Net of tax Included $15 million and $13 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $17 million and $(6) million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Included $(7) million and $(4) million for the three months ende d June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $(6) million and $3 million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Included $4 million and $( 4) million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $4 million and $(129) million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Includ ed $(137) million and none for th e three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $(137) million and $124 million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discon tinued operations, net of taxes Included $ 404 million and $ (145) millio n in GECC revenues from services and $ 26 million and $ (2) million in interest and other financial charges in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ (540) mil lion and $ (11) million in GECC revenues from services and $ 12 million and $ (8) million in interest and other financial charges in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Primarily recorded in costs and expenses. Curtailment gain (loss), amortization of p rior service costs and actuarial gains and losses out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See Note 9 for further information. Noncontrolling Interests Noncontrolling interests in eq uity of consolidated affiliates includes common shares in consolidated affiliates and preferred stock issued by our affiliates. GECC preferred stock is presented as noncontrolling interests in the GE consolidated Statement of Financial Position. GECC pre ferred stock dividends are presented as noncontrolling interests in the GE consolidated Statement of Earnings. The balance is summarized as follows. (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 GECC preferred stock $ 4,950 $ 4,950 Synchrony Financial 2,700 2,531 Other noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(a) 1,126 1,193 Total $ 8,776 $ 8,674 (a) Consisted of a number of individually insignificant noncontrolling interests in partnerships and consolidated affiliates. CHANGES TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 8,738 $ 6,183 $ 8,674 $ 6,217 Net earnings (loss) 223 52 192 19 GECC preferred stock dividend (161) (161) (161) (161) Dividends (16) (25) (18) (35) Dispositions (6) (92) (6) (92) Other (including AOCI)(a) (2) 97 95 106 Ending balance $ 8,776 $ 6,054 $ 8,776 $ 6,054 (a) Includes research & development partner funding arrangements, acquisitions and eliminations. Other GE’s authorized common stock consists of 13,200,000,000 shares having a par value of $0.06 each. GECC did not pay any quarterly dividends or special dividends to GE in the three months ended June 30, 2015 . GECC paid quarterly dividends of $ 583 million and special dividends of $ 333 million to GE in the three months ended June 30, 2014 . GECC paid quarterly dividends of $ 450 million and did not pay any special dividends to GE in the six months ended , June 30, 2015 . GECC paid quarterly dividends $ 1,083 million and special dividends of $ 333 million to GE in the six months ended June 30, 2014 .

GECC Revenues From Services

GECC Revenues From Services	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financial Services Revenue [Abstract]
GECC Revenues From Services	NOTE 12 . GECC REVENUES FROM SERVICES Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest on loans $ 2,955 $ 3,038 $ 5,892 $ 6,066 Equipment leased to others 1,194 1,149 2,340 2,289 Fees 795 794 1,587 1,614 Investment income(a) 431 518 975 1,011 Associated companies 381 249 735 607 Premiums earned by insurance activities 380 380 709 733 Financing leases 96 93 191 231 Other items(b) (36) 20 (1,331) 227 6,196 6,241 11,098 12,778 Eliminations (279) (417) (709) (773) Total $ 5,917 $ 5,824 $ 10,389 $ 12,005 (a ) Included net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities of $ 15 million and $ 7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , res pectively, and $ 18 million and $ 12 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , res pectively. (b) During the six months ended June 30, 2015, other items primarily included impairments related to equity method investments ($ 1,392 million) in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan .

Earnings Per Share Information

Earnings Per Share Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share Information	NOTE 13 . EARNINGS PER SHARE INFORMATION Three months ended June 30 2015 2014 (In millions; per-share amounts in dollars) Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Amounts attributable to the Company: Consolidated Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ 2,388 $ 2,387 $ 2,881 $ 2,881 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation(a)(b) (3,745) (3,745) 661 661 Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (1,357) $ (1,357) $ 3,541 $ 3,541 Average equivalent shares Shares of GE common stock outstanding 10,087 10,087 10,031 10,031 Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) 71 - 79 - Total average equivalent shares 10,158 10,087 10,110 10,031 Per-share amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.24 $ 0.24 $ 0.28 $ 0.29 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (0.37) (0.37) 0.07 0.07 Net earnings (loss) (0.13) (0.13) 0.35 0.35 Six months ended June 30 2015 2014 (In millions; per-share amounts in dollars) Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Amounts attributable to the Company: Consolidated Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (4,950) $ (4,950) $ 5,178 $ 5,178 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation(a)(b) (9,995) (9,995) 1,358 1,358 Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (14,939) $ (14,939) $ 6,536 $ 6,536 Average equivalent shares Shares of GE common stock outstanding 10,077 10,077 10,041 10,041 Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) - - 79 - Total average equivalent shares 10,077 10,077 10,120 10,041 Per-share amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.49) $ (0.49) $ 0.51 $ 0.52 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (0.99) (0.99) 0.13 0.14 Net earnings (loss) (1.48) (1.48) 0.65 0.65 Our unvested restricted stock unit awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities . For the six months period ended June 30, 2015 , pursuant to the two-class method, as a result of the net loss from continuing operations , losses were not allocated to the pa rticipating securities. For the three months pe riod ended June 30, 2015 and 2014; and the six months period ended June 30, 2014, participating securities are included in the computatio n of earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method and the application of this treatment had an insignificant effect. Included an insignificant amount of dividend equivalents in each of the periods presented. For the three months ende d June 30, 2015 and 2014 , approximately 94 million and 70 million, respectively, of outstanding stock awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect was antidilutive. As a re sult of the loss from continuing operations for the six months ended June 30, 2015 , outstanding stock awards of approximately 364 million, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect was a ntidilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2014 , approximately 71 million of outstanding stock awards were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share because their effect was antidilutive. Earnings (loss) p er share amounts are computed independently, as a result, the sum of per-share amounts from continuing operations and discontinued operations may not equal the total per share amounts for net earnings (loss) .

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	NOTE 14 . FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Recurring Fair Value Measurements Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis include investment securities primarily supporting obligations to annuitants and policyholders in our run-off insurance operations and supporting obligations to holders of GICs in Trinity ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS Netting (In millions) Level 1 (a) Level 2 (a) Level 3 adjustment (b) Net balance June 30, 2015 Assets Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ - $ 19,817 $ 3,024 $ - $ 22,841 State and municipal - 4,222 101 - 4,323 Residential mortgage-backed - 1,156 2 - 1,158 Commercial mortgage-backed - 2,459 2 - 2,461 Asset-backed - 22 76 - 98 Corporate – non-U.S. 12 619 283 - 914 Government – non-U.S. 28 1,808 2 - 1,838 U.S. government and federal agency - 5,291 293 - 5,584 Retained interests Equity Available-for-sale 177 19 6 - 202 Trading 19 - - - 19 Derivatives(c) - 7,156 72 (5,761) 1,467 Other (d) - - 222 - 222 Total $ 236 $ 42,569 $ 4,083 $ (5,761) $ 41,127 Liabilities Derivatives $ - $ 5,419 $ 11 $ (4,807) $ 623 Other(e) - 1,145 - - 1,145 Total $ - $ 6,564 $ 11 $ (4,807) $ 1,768 December 31, 2014 Assets Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ - $ 20,659 $ 3,056 $ - $ 23,715 State and municipal - 4,560 115 - 4,675 Residential mortgage-backed - 1,676 16 - 1,692 Commercial mortgage-backed - 3,054 9 - 3,063 Asset-backed - 172 123 - 295 Corporate – non-U.S. - 680 337 - 1,017 Government – non-U.S. - 1,708 2 - 1,710 U.S. government and federal agency - 1,747 266 - 2,013 Equity - Available-for-sale 171 19 9 - 199 Trading 21 - - - 21 Derivatives(c) - 9,957 40 (7,584) 2,413 Other (d) - - 277 - 277 Total $ 192 $ 44,232 $ 4,250 $ (7,584) $ 41,090 Liabilities Derivatives $ - $ 4,890 $ 13 $ (4,363) $ 540 Other(e) - 1,178 - - 1,178 Total $ - $ 6,068 $ 13 $ (4,363) $ 1,718 (a) There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 in the six months ended June 30, 2015 . There were $ 487 million of Government – non-U.S. and $ 13 million of Corporate – non-U.S. available-for-sale debt securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 primarily attributable to changes i n market observable data. ( b) The netting of derivative receivables and payable s (including the effects of any collateral posted or received) is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. (c ) The fair value of derivatives includes an adjustment for non-performance risk. The cumulative adjustment was a gain (loss) of $ 14 million and $ 16 mil lion at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. See Note 15 for additional information on the composition of our derivative portfolio. (d) Includes private equity investments. ( e ) Primarily represented the liability associated with certain of our deferred incentive compensation plans Level 3 Instruments The majority of our Level 3 balances consist of investment securities classified as available-for-sale with changes in fair value recorded in shareowners’ equity. CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED Net change in Net Net unrealized realized/ realized/ gains unrealized unrealized (losses) gains gains relating to (losses) (losses) Transfers Transfers instruments Balance at included included into out of Balance at still held at (In millions) April 1 in earnings(a) in AOCI Purchases Sales Settlements Level 3(b) Level 3(b) June 30 June 30(c) 2015 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,163 $ (10) $ (145) $ 87 $ (38) $ (20) $ - $ (13) $ 3,024 $ - State and municipal 114 - (5) - - (8) - - 101 - RMBS 2 - - - - - - - 2 - CMBS 2 - - - - - - - 2 - ABS 111 (14) (8) - - - - (13) 76 - Corporate – non-U.S. 290 - (7) - - - - - 283 - Government – non-U.S. 2 - - - - - - - 2 - U.S. government and federal agency 291 - 2 - - - - - 293 - Equity Available-for-sale 5 - - 6 (5) - - - 6 - Derivatives(d)(e) 40 (4) - - - (6) 42 - 72 (7) Other 225 4 - - (7) - - - 222 1 Total $ 4,245 $ (24) $ (163) $ 93 $ (50) $ (34) $ 42 $ (26) $ 4,083 $ (6) 2014 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,011 $ 12 $ 56 $ 187 $ (157) $ (27) $ 41 $ (63) $ 3,060 $ - State and municipal 105 - 4 1 - - - - 110 - RMBS 81 1 1 - (16) (1) - - 66 - CMBS 12 - - - - - - - 12 - ABS 142 1 2 - - (5) - (10) 130 - Corporate – non-U.S. 522 12 36 - (54) - 1 (6) 511 - Government – non-U.S. 1 - - - - - - - 1 - U.S. government and federal agency 232 - 17 - - - - - 249 - Retained interests 1 - - - - - - - 1 - Equity Available-for-sale 11 - - 2 (2) (2) - - 9 - Derivatives(d)(e) 26 4 - (3) - 3 - (1) 29 3 Other 189 10 - 20 (2) - - - 217 14 Total $ 4,333 $ 40 $ 116 $ 207 $ (231) $ (32) $ 42 $ (80) $ 4,395 $ 17 Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss). Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity. Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings. Represents derivative as sets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $ 11 million and $ 8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Gains (losses) included in net re alized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15 . CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED Net change in Net Net unrealized realized/ realized/ gains unrealized unrealized (losses) gains gains relating to (losses) (losses) Transfers Transfers instruments Balance at included included into out of Balance at still held at (In millions) January 1 in earnings(a) in AOCI Purchases Sales Settlements Level 3(b) Level 3(b) June 30 June 30(c) 2015 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,056 $ (3) $ (86) $ 181 $ (55) $ (56) $ - $ (13) $ 3,024 $ - State and municipal 115 - (4) - - (10) - - 101 - RMBS 16 5 (4) - (15) - - - 2 - CMBS 9 - - - (7) - - - 2 - ABS 123 (14) (5) - (12) (3) - (13) 76 - Corporate – non-U.S. 337 - (4) - (50) - - - 283 - Government – non-U.S. 2 - - - - - - - 2 - U.S. government and federal agency 266 - 28 - - (1) - - 293 - Equity Available-for-sale 9 2 (2) 6 (5) (4) - - 6 - Derivatives(d)(e) 36 (1) 2 1 - (8) 42 - 72 (3) Other 277 (34) - - (21) - - - 222 (37) Total $ 4,246 $ (45) $ (75) $ 188 $ (165) $ (82) $ 42 $ (26) $ 4,083 $ (40) 2014 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 2,787 $ 18 $ 119 $ 339 $ (156) $ (68) $ 138 $ (117) $ 3,060 $ - State and municipal 96 - 7 10 - (3) - - 110 - RMBS 86 1 - - (16) (5) - - 66 - CMBS 10 - - - - - 2 - 12 - ABS 145 2 4 - - (11) - (10) 130 - Corporate – non-U.S. 515 13 43 - (54) (1) 1 (6) 511 - Government – non-U.S. 31 - - - - - - (30) 1 - U.S. government and federal agency 225 - 26 - - - - (2) 249 - Retained interests 1 - - - - - - - 1 - Equity Available-for-sale 11 - - 2 (2) (2) - - 9 - Derivatives(d)(e) 20 7 - 1 - 3 (1) (1) 29 14 Other 201 11 - 20 (15) - - - 217 5 Total $ 4,128 $ 52 $ 199 $ 372 $ (243) $ (87) $ 140 $ (166) $ 4,395 $ 19 Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss). Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity. Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings. Represents derivative as sets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $ 11 million and $ 8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Gains (losses) included in net re alized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15 . Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements The following table represents non-recurring fai r value amounts (as measured at the time of the adjustment) for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis during the fiscal year and still held at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Remeasured during Remeasured during the six months ended the year ended June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In millions) Level 2 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale $ - $ 22,532 $ 1 $ 584 Cost and equity method investments - 2,123 - 346 Long-lived assets, including real estate - 159 102 718 Total $ - $ 24,814 $ 103 $ 1,648 The following table represents the fair value adjustments to assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis and still held at June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale $ (27) $ (89) $ (2,447) $ (117) Cost and equity method investments (60) (42) (1,509) (203) Long-lived assets, including real estate (25) (58) (81) (83) Total $ (112) $ (189) $ (4,037) $ (403) LEVEL 3 MEASUREMENTS - SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS Range (Dollars in millions) Fair value Valuation technique Unobservable inputs (weighted average) June 30, 2015 Recurring fair value measurements Investment securities – Debt U.S. corporate $ 855 Income approach Discount rate(a) 1.8%-11.0% (7.0%) State and municipal 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 5.2%-5.2% (5.2%) Asset-backed 76 Income approach Discount rate(a) 5.0%-5.5% (5.4%) Corporate – non-U.S. 227 Income approach Discount rate(a) 6.5%-14.0% (7.4%) Other financial assets 197 Income approach, EBITDA multiple 6.2X-9.0X (7.3X) Market comparables Capitalization rate 6.5%-7.8% (7.7%) Non-recurring fair value measurements Financing receivables and $ 22,483 Income approach Discount rate(a) 0.1%-8.0% (6.7%) financing receivables held for sale Cost and equity method investments 1,867 Market comparables Price to book multiple 0.4X-0.7X (0.6X) Long-lived assets, including real estate 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 2.0%-10.8% (6.8%) December 31, 2014 Recurring fair value measurements Investment securities – Debt U.S. corporate $ 917 Income approach Discount rate(a) 1.5%-14.8% (6.6%) State and municipal 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 4.9%-4.9% (4.9%) Asset-backed 102 Income approach Discount rate(a) 4.3%-9.0% (5.6%) Corporate – non-U.S. 278 Income approach Discount rate(a) 3.3%-14.0% (6.5%) Other financial assets 117 Income approach, EBITDA multiple 5.4X-9.1X (7.7X) Market comparables Capitalization rate 6.5%-7.8% (7.7%) Non-recurring fair value measurements Cost and equity method investments 309 Income approach, Discount rate(a) 8.0%-10.0% (9.4%) Market comparables EBITDA multiple 1.8X-5.2X (4.8X) Long-lived assets, including real estate 664 Income approach Discount rate(a) 2.0%-10.8% (6.7%) Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, including credit and liquidity risk. An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , other Level 3 recurring fair value measurements of $2,665 million and $2,596 million, respectively, and non-recurring measurements of $297 million and $657 million, respectively, are valued using non-binding broker quotes or other third-party sources. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , other recurring fair value measurements of $35 million and $210 million, respectively, and non-recurring fair value measurements of $150 million and $18 million, respe ctively, were individually insignificant and utilize a number of different unobservable inputs not subject to meaningful aggregation .

Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Financial Instruments	NOTE 15 . FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS The following table provides information about assets and liabilities not carried at fair value. The table excludes finance leases and non-financial assets and liabilities. Substantially all of the assets discussed below are considered to be Level 3. The vast majority of our liabilities’ fair value can be determined based on significant observable inputs and thus considered Level 2. Few of the instruments are actively traded and their fair values must often be determined using financial models. Realization of the fair value of these instruments depends upon market forces beyond our control, including marketplace liquidity. June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets (liabilities) Assets (liabilities) Carrying Carrying Notional amount Estimated Notional amount Estimated (In millions) amount (net) fair value amount (net) fair value GE Assets Investments and notes receivable $ (a) $ 621 $ 668 $ (a) $ 502 $ 551 Liabilities Borrowings(b)(c) (a) (20,617) (21,032) (a) (16,340) (17,503) GECC Assets Loans (a) 75,795 82,002 (a) 115,889 120,067 Other commercial mortgages (a) 1,400 1,549 (a) 1,427 1,508 Loans held for sale (a) 26,998 27,560 (a) 778 799 Other financial instruments(d) (a) 144 179 (a) 122 136 Liabilities Borrowings and bank deposits(b)(e)(f) (a) (296,389) (308,380) (a) (317,674) (333,956) Investment contract benefits (a) (2,871) (3,352) (a) (2,970) (3,565) Guaranteed investment contracts (a) (970) (996) (a) (1,000) (1,031) Insurance – credit life(g) - - - 1,843 (90) (77) (a) These financial instruments do not have notional amounts. (b) See Note 8. (c) Included $ 97 million and $ 94 million of accrued interest in estimated fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. (d) Principally comprises cost method investments. (e) Fair values exclude interest rate and currency derivatives designated as hedges of borrowings. Had they been included, the fair value of borrowings at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 would have been reduced by $ 3,331 million and $ 5,020 million, respectively. (f) Included $ 2,569 million and $ 2,888 million of accrued interest in estimated fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. (g) Net of reinsurance of none and $ 964 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF LOAN COMMITMENTS (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Ordinary course of business lending commitments(a) $ 744 $ 1,214 Unused revolving credit lines(b) Commercial 2,514 2,908 Consumer – principally credit cards 315,220 306,188 Excluded investment commitments of $ 760 million and $ 818 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Excluded amounts related to inventory financing arrangements, which may be withdrawn at our option, of $ 54 million and $ 47 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Securities Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Arrangement s Our issuances of securities repurchase agreements are insignificant and are limited to activities at certain of our foreign banks primarily for purposes of liquidity management. At June 30, 2015 , we were party to repurchase agreements totaling $ 251 million, which were reported in short-term borrowings on the financial statements. No repurchase agreements were accounted for as off-book financing and we do not engage in securities lending transactions. We also enter into reverse securities repur chase agreements, primarily for short-term investment with maturities of 90 days or less. At June 30, 2015 , we were party to reverse repurchase agreements totaling $ 13.8 billion, which were reported in cash and equivalents on the financial statement s. Under these reverse securities repurchase agreements, we typically lend available cash at a specified rate of interest and hold U.S. or highly-rated European government securities as collateral during the term of the agreement. Collateral value is in ex cess of amounts loaned under the agreements. Derivatives and Hedging As a matter of policy, we use derivatives for risk management purposes and we do not use derivatives for speculative purposes. A key risk management objective for our financial services businesses is to mitigate interest rate and currency risk by seeking to ensure that the characteristics of the debt match the assets they are funding. If the form (fixed versus floating) and currency denomination of the debt we issue do not match the related assets, we typically execute derivatives to adjust the nature and tenor of funding to meet this objective within pre-defined limits. The determination of whether we enter into a derivative transaction or issue debt directly to achieve this objective depends on a number of factors, including marke t related factors that affect the type of debt we can issue. The notional amounts of derivative contracts represent the basis upon which interest and other payments are calculated and are reported gross, except for offsetting foreign currency forward con tracts that are executed in order to manage our currency risk of net investment in foreign subsidiaries. Of the outstanding notional amount of $ 248,000 million, approximately 87 % or $ 216,000 million, is associated with reducing or elimi nating the interest rate, currency or market risk between financial assets and liabilities in our financial services businesses. The remaining derivative activities primarily relate to hedging against adverse changes in currency exchange rates and commodit y prices related to anticipated sales and purchases and contracts containing certain clauses that meet the accounting definition of a derivative. The instruments used in these activities are designated as hedges when practicable. When we are not able to ap ply hedge accounting, or when the derivative and the hedged item are both recorded in earnings concurrently, the derivatives are deemed economic hedges and hedge accounting is not applied. This most frequently occurs when we hedge a recognized foreign curr ency transaction (e.g., a receivable or payable) with a derivative. Since the effects of changes in exchange rates are reflected concurrently in earnings for both the derivative and the transaction, th e economic hedge does not require hedge accounting . FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In millions) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Derivatives accounted for as hedges Interest rate contracts $ 4,480 $ 234 $ 5,859 $ 461 Currency exchange contracts 1,366 1,460 2,579 884 Other contracts - 3 - 2 5,846 1,697 8,438 1,347 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Interest rate contracts 82 54 111 64 Currency exchange contracts 1,037 3,637 1,209 3,450 Other contracts 263 42 239 42 1,382 3,733 1,559 3,556 Gross derivatives recognized in statement of financial position Gross derivatives 7,228 5,430 9,997 4,903 Gross accrued interest 1,047 (73) 1,392 (24) 8,275 5,357 11,389 4,879 Amounts offset in statement of financial position Netting adjustments(a) (3,750) (3,764) (3,886) (3,902) Cash collateral(b) (2,011) (1,043) (3,698) (461) (5,761) (4,807) (7,584) (4,363) Net derivatives recognized in statement of financial position Net derivatives 2,514 550 3,805 516 Amounts not offset in statement of financial position Securities held as collateral(c) (1,301) - (3,188) - Net amount $ 1,213 $ 550 $ 617 $ 516 Derivatives are classified in the captions “All other assets” and “All other liabilities” and the related accrued interest is classified in “Other GECC receivables” and “All other liabilities” in our financial statements. The netting of derivative receivables and payables is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. Amo unts include fair value adjustments related to our own and counterparty non-performance risk. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the cumulative adjustment f or non-performance risk was a gain (loss) of $ 14 million and $ 16 million, respectively. Excluded excess cash collateral received and posted of $ 226 million and $ 105 million at June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $ 63 million and $ 211 million at December 31, 2014 , respectively. Excluded excess securities collateral received of $ 12 million and $ 397 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Fair value hedges We use interest rate and curr ency exchange derivatives to hedge the fair value effects of interest rate and currency exchange rate changes on local and non-functional currency denominated fixed-rate debt. For relationships designated as fair value hedges, changes in fair value of the derivatives are recorded in earnings within interest and other financial charges, along with offsetting adjustments to the carrying amount of the hedged debt. EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS Three months ended June 30 2015 2014 Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) on hedging on hedged on hedging on hedged (In millions) derivatives items derivatives items Interest rate contracts $ (1,937) $ 1,884 $ 725 $ (774) Currency exchange contracts 7 (7) (5) 5 Fai r value hedges resulted in $ (53) million and $ (49) million of ineffectiveness in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In both the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , there were insignificant amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS Six months ended June 30 2015 2014 Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) on hedging on hedged on hedging on hedged (In millions) derivatives items derivatives items Interest rate contracts $ (877) $ 793 $ 1,715 $ (1,779) Currency exchange contracts - (1) (3) 2 Fai r value hedges resulted in $ (85) million and $ (65) million of ineffectiveness in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. In both the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , there were insignificant amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. Cash flow hedges We use interest rate, currency exchange and commodity derivatives to reduce the variability of expected future cash flows associated with variable rate borrowings and commercial purchase and sale tra nsactions, including commodities. For derivatives that are designated in a cash flow hedging relationship, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings contemporaneous ly and in the same caption with the earnings effects of the hedged transaction. Gain (loss) reclassified Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI from AOCI into earnings for the three months ended June 30 for the three months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate contracts $ (7) $ (12) $ (22) $ (60) Currency exchange contracts 452 (181) 437 (159) Commodity contracts 1 1 - - Total(a) $ 446 $ (192) $ 415 $ (219) (a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings. Gain (loss) reclassified Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI from AOCI into earnings for the six months ended June 30 for the six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate contracts $ (10) $ (9) $ (61) $ (129) Currency exchange contracts (625) (25) (520) (51) Commodity contracts (2) (1) (1) (2) Total(a) $ (637) $ (35) $ (582) $ (182) (a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings. The total pre-tax amount in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions was a $ 121 million loss at June 30, 2015 . We expect to transfer $ 206 million to earnings as an expense in the next 12 months contemporaneously with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions. In both the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , we recognized insignificant gains and losses related to hedged forecasted transactions and firm commitments that did not occur by the end of the originally specified period. At June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the maximum term of derivative instruments that hedge forecasted transactions was 17 years and 18 years, respectively. See Note 11 for additional information about reclassifications out of AOCI. For cash flow hedges, the amou nt of ineffectiveness in the hedging re lationship and amount of the changes in fair value of the derivatives that are not included in the measurement of ineffectiveness were insignificant for each reporting period. Net investment hedges in foreign operations We use currency exchange derivativ es and foreign-currency-denominated debt as hedging instruments to protect our net investments in global operations conducted in non-U.S. dollar currencies. For hedging instruments that are designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign operation, we assess effectiveness based on changes in spot currency exchange rates. Changes in spot rates on the hedging instruments are recorded as a component of AOCI until such time as the foreign entity is substantially liquidated or sold, or upon the loss of a con trolling interest in a foreign entity. Additionally, lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, assessments of foreign entities classified as held for sale take into account the related AOCI. The change in fair value of any forward points, which refle cts the interest rate differential between the two countries on the derivative, is excluded from the effectiveness assessment. GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA Gain (loss) recognized in CTA Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA for the three months ended June 30 for the three months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative and non-derivative instruments $ (1,566) $ 435 $ (196) $ - Reclassifications from CTA of $ (45) million and $ 0 million were recorded in GECC revenues from services and $ (151) million and $ 0 million in discontinued operations in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The amounts related to the change in the fair value of the forward points that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness were $ (12) million and $ (169) million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and were recorded in interest and other financial charges. GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA Gain (loss) recognized in CTA Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA for the six months ended June 30 for the six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative and non-derivative instruments $ 3,423 $ (598) $ 589 $ 10 Reclassifications from CTA of $ (34) million and $ 0 million were recorded in GECC revenues from services and $ 623 million and $ 10 million in discontinued operations in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. The amounts related to the change in the fair value of the forward points that are excluded from the measure of effectiveness were $ (56) million and $ (311) million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectivel y, and were recorded in interest and other financial charges. Free-standing derivatives Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are not designated as hedges are recorded in earnings each period. As discussed above, these derivatives are typically e ntered into as economic hedges of changes in interest rates, currency exchange rates, commodity prices and other risks. Gains or losses related to the derivative are typically recorded in GECC revenues from services or other income, based on our accounting policy. In general, the earnings effects of the item that represent the economic risk exposure are recorded in the same caption as the derivative. Gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2015 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $ (2,226) mil lion composed of amounts related to interest rate contracts of $ (64) million, currency exchange contracts of $ (2,183) million, and other derivatives of $ 21 million. These losses were offset by the earnings effects from t he underlying items that were economically hedged. Gains (losses) for the six months ended June 30, 2014 on derivatives not designated as hedges were $ 676 million composed of amounts related to interest rate contracts of $ (23) million, currency e xchange contracts of $ 668 million and other derivatives of $ 31 million. These losses were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. Counterparty credit risk Fair values of our derivatives can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in our positions. We manage counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments to us according to the terms o f our agreements) on an individual counterparty basis. Where we have agreed to netting of derivative exposures with a counterparty, we net our exposures with that counterparty and apply the value of collateral posted to us to determine the exposure. We act ively monitor these net exposures against defined limits and take appropriate actions in response, including requiring additional collateral. As discussed above, we have provisions in certain of our master agreements that require counterparties to post c ollateral (typically, cash or U.S. Treasury securities) when our receivable due from the counterparty, measured at current market value, exceeds a specified limit. The fair value of such collateral was $ 3,312 million at June 30, 2015 , of which $ 2,011 million was cash and $ 1,301 million was in the form of securities held by a custodian for our benefit. Under certain of these same agreements, we post collateral to our counterparties for our derivative obligations, the fair value of whic h was $ 1,043 million at June 30, 2015 . At June 30, 2015 , our exposure to counterparties (including accrued interest), net of collateral we hold, was $ 1,018 million. This excludes exposure related to embedded derivatives. Additionally, our ma ster agreements typically contain mutual downgrade provisions that provide the ability of each party to require termination if the long-term credit rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-/A3. In certain of these master agreements, each party also has the ability to require termination if the short-term rating of the counterparty were to fall below A-1/P-1. Our master agreements also typically contain provisions that provide termination rights upon the occurrence of certain other events, such as a b ankruptcy or events of default by one of the parties. If an agreement was terminated under any of these circumstances, the termination amount payable would be determined on a net basis and could also take into account any collateral posted. The net amount of our derivative liability, after consideration of collateral posted by us and outstanding interest payments was $ 491 million at June 30, 2015 . This excludes embedded derivatives.

Variable Interest Entities

Variable Interest Entities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Variable Interest Entities	NOTE 16 . VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES We use variable interest entities primarily to securitize financial assets and arrange other forms of asset-backed financing in the ordinary course of business. Except as noted below, investors in these entities only have recourse to the assets owned by the entity and not to our general credit. We do not have implicit support arrangements with any VIE. We did not provide non-contractual support for previously transferred financin g receivables to any VIE in 2015 or 2014 . Consolidated Variab le Interest Entities We consolidate VIEs because we have the power to direct the activities that significantly affect the VIE’s economic performance, typically because of our role as either servicer or manager for the VIE. Our consolidated VIEs fall into t hree main groups, which are further described below: Trinity comprises two consolidated entities that hold investment securities, the majority of which are investment-grade, and were funded by the issuance of GICs. The GICs include conditions under which certain holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3 or the short-term credit ratings fall below A-1+/P-1. The outstanding GICs are subject to their scheduled maturities and in dividual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things, and are reported in investment contracts, insurance liabilities and insurance annuity benefits. Consolidated Securiti zation Entities (CSEs) were created to facilitate securitization of financial assets and other forms of asset-backed financing that serve as an alternative funding source by providing access to variable funding notes and term markets. The securitization tr ansactions executed with these entities are similar to those used by many financial institutions and all are non-recourse. We provide servicing for substantially all of the assets in these entities. The financing receivables in these entities have similar risks and characteristics to our other financing receivables and were underwritten to the same standard. Accordingly, the performance of these assets has been similar to our other financing receivables; however, the blended performance of the pools of rece ivables in these entities reflects the eligibility criteria that we apply to determine which receivables are selected for transfer. Contractually the cash flows from these financing receivables must first be used to pay third-party debt holders as well as other expenses of the entity. Excess cash flows are available to GE and GECC . The creditors of these entities have no claim on other assets of GE or GECC . Other remaining assets and liabilities of consolidated VIEs relate primarily to three categories of entities: (1) join t ventures that lease equipment with $ 487 million of assets and $ 486 million of liabilities; (2) other entities that are involved in power generating and leasing activities with $ 327 mill ion of assets and $ 180 million o f liabilities; and (3) insurance entities that, among other lines of business, provide property and casualty and workers’ compensation coverage for GE with $ 1,162 million of assets and $ 548 million of liabilities. ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF CONSOLIDATED VIEs Consolidated Securitization Entities(b) Trade (In millions) Trinity(a) Credit cards receivables Other Total June 30, 2015 Assets(c) Financing receivables, net $ - $ 24,199 $ - $ 898 $ 25,097 Current receivables - - 3,148 (d) 458 3,606 Investment securities 2,203 - - 983 3,186 Other assets 154 143 2 2,019 2,318 Total $ 2,357 $ 24,342 $ 3,150 $ 4,358 $ 34,207 Liabilities(c) Borrowings $ - $ - $ - $ 621 $ 621 Non-recourse borrowings - 13,948 2,704 339 16,991 Other liabilities 986 18 34 1,342 2,380 Total $ 986 $ 13,966 $ 2,738 $ 2,302 $ 19,992 December 31, 2014 Assets(c) Financing receivables, net $ - $ 25,645 $ - $ 1,030 $ 26,675 Current receivables - - 3,028 (d) 509 3,537 Investment securities 2,369 - - 1,005 3,374 Other assets 17 1,059 2 2,345 3,423 Total $ 2,386 $ 26,704 $ 3,030 $ 4,889 $ 37,009 Liabilities(c) Borrowings $ - $ - $ - $ 517 $ 517 Non-recourse borrowings - 14,967 2,692 436 18,095 Other liabilities 1,022 332 26 1,490 2,870 Total $ 1,022 $ 15,299 $ 2,718 $ 2,443 $ 21,482 Excluded intercompany advances from GECC to Trinity, which were elimin ated in consolidation of $ 1,138 million and $ 1,565 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. We provide servicing to the CSEs and are contractually permitted to commingle cash collected from customers on financing receivables sold to CSE investors with our own cash prior to payment to a CSE, provided our short-term credit rating does not fall below A-1/P-1. These CSEs also owe us amounts for purchased financial assets and scheduled interest and principal payments. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the amounts of commingled ca sh owed to the CSEs were $ 921 million and $ 1,091 million, respectively, and the amounts owed to us by CSEs were $ 193 million and $ 391 million, respectively. Asset amounts exclude intercompany receivables for cash collected on behalf of the entities by GE CC as servicer, which are eliminated in consolidation. Such receivables provide the cash to re pay the entities’ liabilities. If these intercompany receivables were included in the table above, assets would be higher. In addition, other assets, borrowings and other liabilities exclude intercompany balances that are eliminated in consolidation . Inclu ded $ 785 million and $686 million of receivables at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, origin ated by Appliances. We require third party debt holder consent to sell these assets. The receivables will be included in assets of businesses held for s ale when the consent is received. Total revenues from our consolidated VIEs were $ 1,671 million and $ 1,586 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ 3,414 million and $ 3,174 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Related expenses consisted primarily of provisions for losses of $ 313 million and $ 252 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ 525 million a nd $ 547 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and interest and other financial charges of $ 72 million and $ 67 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ 140 million and $ 127 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. These amounts do not include intercompany revenues and costs, principally fees and interest between GE and the VIEs, which are eliminated in consolidation . Investments in Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities Our involvement with unconsolidated VIEs consists of the following activities: assisting in the formation and financing of the entity; providing recourse and/or liquidity support; servicing the assets; and receiving variable fees for services provided. We are not required to consolidate these entities because the nature of our involvement with the activities of the VIEs does not give us power over decisions that significantly affect their economi c performance. The classification of our variable interests in these entities in our financial statements is based on the na ture of the entity and the characteristics of the investment we hold. INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED VIEs (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Other assets and investment securities $ 689 $ 806 Financing receivables – net 113 120 Total investments 802 926 Contractual obligations to fund investments, guarantees or revolving lines of credit 39 37 Total $ 841 $ 963 In addition to the entities included in the table above, we also hold passive investments in RMBS, CMBS and asset-backed securities issued by VIEs. Such investments were, by design, investment-grade at issuance and held by a diverse group of investors. Further information about such investments is provided in Note 3 .

Intercompany Transactions

Intercompany Transactions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Intercompany Transactions	NOTE 17 . INTERCOMPANY TRANSACTIONS Transactions between related companies are made on an arms-length basis, are eliminated and consist primarily of GECC dividends to GE; GE customer receivables sold to GECC; GECC services for trade receivables management and material procurement; buildings and equipment (including automobiles) leased between GE and GECC; information technology (IT) and other services sold to GECC by GE; aircraft engines manufactured by GE that are installed on aircraft purchased by GECC from third-party producers for lease t o others; and various investments, loans and allocations of GE corporate overhead costs. These intercompany transactions are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial stateme nts. Effects of these eliminations on our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities are $ 1,105 million, $ (1,848) million and $ 743 million in the six months ended June 30 , 2015 , and $ (1,413) mi llion, $ (1,086) million and $ 2,499 million in the six months ended June 30 , 2014 , respectively. Details of these eliminations are shown below . Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 Cash from (used for) operating activities-continuing operations Combined $ 5,325 $ 7,715 GE customer receivables sold to GECC 1,169 510 GECC dividends to GE (450) (1,416) Other reclassifications and eliminations 386 (507) $ 6,430 $ 6,302 Cash from (used for) investing activities-continuing operations Combined $ 21,632 $ 2,603 GE customer receivables sold to GECC (1,493) (1,056) Other reclassifications and eliminations (355) (30) $ 19,784 $ 1,517 Cash from (used for) financing activities-continuing operations Combined $ (17,768) $ (15,413) GE customer receivables sold to GECC 324 546 GECC dividends to GE 450 1,416 Other reclassifications and eliminations (31) 537 $ (17,025) $ (12,914)

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Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Credit Quality Financing Receivables [Abstract]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables	NOTE 18 . SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CREDIT QUALITY OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES AND ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES As described in Note 5, our Consumer portfolio has been significantly reduced as all of our non-U.S. c onsumer f inancing receivables have been reclassified to either financing receivables held for sale or assets of businesses held for sale. In addition our Real Estate business and most of our CLL business have been classified as discontinued operations. Credit Qual ity Indicators Detailed information about the credit quality of our Commercial and Consumer financing receivables portfolios is provided below. For each portfolio, we describe the characteristics of the financing receivables and provide information about collateral, payment performance, credit quality indicators and impairment. We manage these portfolios using delinquency and nonaccrual data as key performance indicators. The categories used within this section such as impaired loans, troubled debt restruc turing (TDR) and nonaccrual financing receivables are defined by the authoritative guidance and we base our categorization on the related scope and definitions contained in the related standards. The categories of nonaccrual and delinquent are used in our process for managing our financing receivables. PAST DUE AND NONACCRUAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Over 30 days Over 90 days Over 30 days Over 90 days (In millions) past due past due Nonaccrual past due past due Nonaccrual Commercial CLL $ 548 $ 172 $ 20 $ 610 $ 131 $ 25 Energy Financial Services 7 7 28 - - 68 GECAS 1 - 318 - - 419 Total Commercial 556 179 366 (a) 610 131 512 (a) Consumer 2,171 933 (b) 2 (c) 5,137 2,495 (b) 1,484 (c) Total $ 2,727 $ 1,112 $ 368 $ 5,747 $ 2,626 $ 1,996 Total as a percent of financing receivables 3.2 % 1.3 % 0.4 % 4.5 % 2.1 % 1.6 % (a) Included $ 349 million and $ 484 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms. Included $ 931 million and $ 1,231 million of Consumer loans at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are over 90 days past due and continue to accrue interest until the accounts are written off in the period that the account becomes 180 days past due. Include d none and $ 179 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms. IMPAIRED LOANS AND RELATED RESERVES With no specific allowance With a specific allowance Recorded Unpaid Average Recorded Unpaid Average investment principal investment investment principal Associated investment (In millions) in loans balance in loans in loans balance allowance (a) in loans June 30, 2015 Commercial CLL $ 13 $ 15 $ 10 $ 4 $ 4 $ 3 $ 5 Energy Financial Services 28 29 45 - - - 8 GECAS 237 245 246 - - - - Other - - - - - - - Total Commercial(b) 278 289 301 4 4 3 13 Consumer(c) - - 46 719 626 (d) 238 1,162 Total $ 278 $ 289 $ 347 $ 723 $ 630 $ 241 $ 1,175 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 10 $ 10 $ 7 $ 5 $ 5 $ 4 $ 4 Energy Financial Services 53 54 26 15 15 12 24 GECAS 329 337 88 - - - 15 Other - - - - - - 1 Total Commercial(b) 392 401 121 20 20 16 44 Consumer(c) 138 179 120 2,042 2,092 408 2,547 Total $ 530 $ 580 $ 241 $ 2,062 $ 2,112 $ 424 $ 2,591 Write-offs to net realizable value are recognized against the allowance for losses primarily in the reporting period in which management has deemed all or a portion of the financing receivable to be uncollectible, but not later than 360 days after initial recognition of a specific reserve for a collateral dependent loan. We recognized insignificant amounts of interest income, including none on a cash basis, in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 , respective ly, in CLL . The total average investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $ 314 million and $ 165 million, respectively. We recognized $ 36 million, $ 126 mill ion and $ 91 million of interest income, including $ 1 million, $ 5 million and $ 1 million on a cash basis, in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. The total average investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year en ded December 31, 2014 was $ 1,208 million and $ 2,667 million, respectively. Unpaid principal balance excludes accrued interest and fees. (In millions) Non-impaired financing receivables General reserves Impaired loans Specific reserves June 30, 2015 Commercial $ 22,763 $ 88 $ 282 $ 3 Consumer 60,712 3,064 719 238 Total $ 83,475 $ 3,152 $ 1,001 $ 241 December 31, 2014 Commercial $ 25,329 $ 77 $ 412 $ 16 Consumer 98,640 3,603 2,180 408 Total $ 123,969 $ 3,680 $ 2,592 $ 424 IMPAIRED LOAN BALANCE CLASSIFIED BY THE METHOD USED TO MEASURE IMPAIRMENT (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Discounted cash flow $ 797 $ 2,149 Collateral value 204 443 Total $ 1,001 $ 2,592 Our loss mitigation strategy is intended to minimize economic loss and, at times, can result in rate reductions, principal forgiveness, extensions, forbearance or other actions, which may cause the related loan to be classified as a troubled debt restructuring (TDR), and also as impaired. The determination of whether these changes to the terms and conditions of our commercial loans meet the TDR criteria includes our consideration of all rel evant facts and circumstances. At June 30, 2015 , TDRs includ ed in impaired loans were $ 808 million, primarily r elating to Consumer ($ 719 million) , GECAS ($ 79 million) and CLL ($ 10 million) . Impaired loans in our Consumer business represent restructured smaller balance homo geneous loans meeting the definition of a TDR, and are therefore subject to the disclosure requirement for impaired loans . Impaired loans classified as TDRs in our C onsumer business were $ 719 million and $ 2,132 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. We utilize certain loan modification programs for borrowers experiencing financial difficulties in our Consumer loan portfolio. These loan modification programs primarily include interest rate reductions and payment deferrals in excess of three months, which were not part of the terms of the original contract. For the six months ended June 30 , 2015 , we modified $ 227 million of U.S. consumer loans , primarily credit cards for borrowers experiencing financial diffic ulties, which are classified as TDRs. We expect borrowers whose loans have been modified under these programs to continue to be able to meet their contractual obligations upon the conclusion of the modification. Of our $ 715 million and $ 1,150 million of consumer loans modifications classified as TDRs in the twelve months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, $ 35 million and $ 80 million have subsequently experienced a payment default in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Supplemental Credit Quality Information Commercial Substantially all of our Commercial financing receivables portfolio is secured lending and we assess the overall quality of the portfolio based on the potential risk of loss measure. The metric incorporates both the borrower’s credit quality along with any related collateral protection. Our internal risk ratings process is an important source of information in determining our allowance for losses and represents a comprehensiv e approach to evaluate risk in our financing receivables portfolios. In deriving our internal risk ratings, we stratify our Commercial portfolios into 21 categories of default risk and/or six categories of loss given default to group into three categories: A, B and C. Our process starts by developing an internal risk rating for our borrowers, which is based upon our proprietary models using data derived from borrower financial statements, agency ratings, payment history information, equity prices and other commercial borrower characteristics. We then evaluate the potential risk of loss for the specific lending transaction in the event of borrower default, which takes into account such factors as applicable collateral value, historical loss and recovery rates for similar transactions, and our collection capabilities. Our internal risk ratings process and the models we use are subject to regular monitoring and internal controls. The frequency of rating updates is set by our credit risk policy, which requires an nual Risk Committee approval. As described above, financing receivables are assigned one of 21 risk ratings based on our process and then these are grouped by similar characteristics into three categories in the table below. Category A is characterized by either high-credit-quality borrowers or transactions with significant collateral coverage that substantially reduces or eliminates the risk of loss in the event of borrower default. Category B is characterized by borrowers with weaker credit quality than those in Category A, or transactions with moderately strong collateral coverage that minimizes but may not fully mitigate the risk of loss in the event of default. Category C is characterized by borrowers with higher levels of default risk relative to our overall portfolio or transactions where collateral coverage may not fully mitigate a loss in the event of default. COMMERCIAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES BY RISK CATEGORY Secured (In millions) A B C Total June 30, 2015 CLL $ 12,159 $ 37 $ 32 $ 12,228 Energy Financial Services 2,495 41 142 2,678 GECAS 7,206 225 97 7,528 Other 151 - - 151 Total $ 22,011 $ 303 $ 271 $ 22,585 December 31, 2014 CLL $ 14,271 $ 49 $ 98 $ 14,418 Energy Financial Services 2,479 60 16 2,555 GECAS 7,908 237 118 8,263 Other 130 - - 130 Total $ 24,788 $ 346 $ 232 $ 25,366 For our secured financing receivables portfolio, our collateral position and ability to work out problem accounts mitigate our losses. Our asset managers have deep industry expertise that enables us to identify the optimum approach to default situations. We price risk premiums for weaker credits at origination, closely monitor changes in creditworthiness through our risk ratings and watch list process, and are engaged early with deteriorating credits to minimize economic loss. Loans within Category C are reviewed and monitored regularly, and classified as impaired when it is probable that they will not pay in accordance with contractual terms. Our internal risk rating process identifies credits warranting closer monitoring; and as such, these loans are not necessarily classified as nonaccrual or impaired. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , our unsecured commercial financing receivables included $ 172 million and $ 88 million rated A, and $ 288 million and $ 287 million rate d B, respectively . We did not have any unsecured commercial financing receivables rated C at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Consumer At June 30, 2015 , our U.S. consumer financing receivables included private-label credit card and sales financing for approximately 62 million customers across the U.S. with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 6 % of the portfolio. Of the total U.S. consumer financing receivables, approximately 67 % relate to credit card loans that are often subject to profit and loss sharing arrangements with the retailer (which are recorded in revenues), and the remainin g 33 % are sales finance receivables that provide financing to customers in areas such as electronics, recreation, medical and home improvement. Our Consumer financing receivables portfolio comprises both secured and unsecured lending. Secured financing receivables are largely comprise d of consumer installment loans secured by equipment . Unsecured financing receivables include private-label credit card finan cing. A substantial majority of these cards are not for general use and are limited to the products and services sold by the retailer. The private-label portfolio is diverse with no metropolitan area accounting for more than 5 % of the related p ortfolio. We assess overall credit quality of our U.S. installment and revolving credit portfolio using information from credit bureaus such as Fair Isaac Corporation ( FICO ) scores. FICO scores are generally obtained at origination of the account and are refreshed at a minimum quarterly, but could be as often as weekly, to assist in predicting customer behavior. We categorize these credit scores into the following three categories; (a) 661 or higher, which are considered the strongest credits; (b) 601 to 6 60, which are considered moderate credit risk; and (c) 600 or less, which are considered weaker credits. Refreshed FICO score June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 661 or 601 to 600 or 661 or 601 to 600 or (in millions) higher 660 less higher 660 less U.S. installment and revolving credit $ 44,080 $ 11,736 $ 4,149 $ 43,466 $ 11,865 $ 4,532 U.S. installment and revolving credit accounts with FICO scores of 600 or less have an average outstanding balance less than one thousand U.S. dollars and are primarily concentrated in our retail card and sales financing portfolios , which minimizes the potential for loss in the event of default. For lower credit scores, we adequately price for the incremental risk at origination and monitor credit migration through our risk ratings process. We continuously adjust our credit line underwriting management a nd collection strategies based on customer behavior and risk profile changes. For our Consumer - Other portfolio, we develop our internal risk ratings for this portfolio in a manner consistent with the process used to develop our Commercial credit qualit y indicators, described above. We use the borrower’s credit quality and underlying collateral strength to determine the potential risk of loss from these activities. At June 30, 2015 , Consumer - Other financing receivables of $ 1,170 million, $ 120 million and $ 176 million were rated A, B and C, respectively. At December 31, 2014 , Consumer – Other financing receivables of $ 5,006 million, $ 276 million and $ 382 million were rated A, B and C, respectively.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Business Held for Sale Policy	BUSINESSES AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE Businesses held for sale represent components that meet accounting requirements to be classified as held for sale and are presented as single asset and liability am ounts in our financial statements with a valuation allowance, if necessary, to recognize the net carrying amount at the lower of cost or fair value , less cost to sell. Financing receivables that no longer qualify to be presented as held for investment must be classified as held for sale and recognized in our financial statements at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell, with that amount representing a new cost basis at the date of transfer. As previously discussed, as a result of the GE Capita l Exit Plan, management has committed to reduce the size of its financial services businesses through the sale of most of the assets of GECC over the following 24 months. As a result, certain GECC businesses met the criteria to be classified as businesses held for sale and certain financing receivables were required to be recognized as held for sale at June 30, 2015 . The determination of fair value for businesses and portfolios of financing receivables involves significant judgments and assumptions. Develop ment of estimates of fair values in this circumstance is complex and is dependent upon, among other factors, the nature of the potential sales transaction (for example, asset sale versus sale of legal entity), composition of assets and/or businesses in the disposal group, the comparability of the disposal group to market transactions, negotiations with third party purchasers etc. Such factors bear directly on the range of potential fair values and the selection of the best estimates. Key assumptions were de veloped based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction as of June 30, 2015 . We review all businesses and assets held for sale e ach reporting period to determine whether the existing carrying amounts are fully recoverable in comparison to estimated fair values.

Businesses Held For Sale, Finan

Businesses Held For Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Businesses held for sale	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF BUSINESSES HELD FOR SALE (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Cash and equivalents $ 239 $ 676 Investment securities - 448 Current receivables(a) 133 180 Inventories 720 588 Financing receivables – net 4,635 2,144 Property, plant, and equipment – net 1,100 1,015 Goodwill 799 539 Other intangible assets – net 251 170 Other 486 540 Assets of businesses held for sale $ 8,363 $ 6,300 Liabilities Short-term borrowings $ 30 441 Accounts payable(a) 703 510 Other current liabilities 349 348 Bank deposits - 1,931 Deferred income taxes (136) (33) Other 545 178 Liabilities of businesses held for sale $ 1,491 $ 3,375 (a) Certain transactions at our Appliances and Signaling businesses are made on an arms-length basis with GECC, consisting primarily of GE customer receivables sold to GECC and GECC services for material procurement. These intercompany balances included within our held for sale businesses are reported in the GE and GECC columns of our financial statements, but are eliminated in deriving our consolidated financial statements. FINANCING RECEIVABLES HELD FOR SALE (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 920 $ 357 Energy Financial Services 6 35 GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) 36 27 Other 110 - Total Commercial 1,072 419 Consumer 26,910 (a) 359 Total financing receivables held for sale $ 27,982 $ 778 Over 30 days past due and nonaccrual financing receivables related to consumer financing receivables held for sale were $ 1,124 million and $ 656 million , respectively.
Financial Information for Discontinued Operations	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 3,378 $ 3,933 $ 6,780 $ 7,913 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes $ 980 $ 647 $ (857) $ 1,395 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (325) 18 450 (51) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 655 $ 665 $ (407) $ 1,344 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3,384) $ (4) $ (7,036) $ 14 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (1,021) - (2,546) 1 Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (4,405) $ (4) $ (9,582) $ 15 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (3,750) $ 661 $ (9,989) $ 1,359 (a) The sum of GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, and GECC earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, is reported as GE industrial earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes, on the Consolidated Statement of Earnings (Loss) . (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets Cash and equivalents $ 6,448 $ 5,414 Investment securities 9,960 10,006 Financing receivables – net 28,570 114,561 Other receivables 1,718 2,192 Property, plant and equipment – net 17,902 18,051 Goodwill 12,982 13,569 Other Intangible assets - net 165 301 Deferred income taxes 2,148 2,920 Financing receivables held for sale 68,828 3,116 Valuation allowance on disposal group classified as discontinued operations (7,259) - Other 13,414 16,804 Assets of discontinued operations $ 154,876 $ 186,934 Liabilities Short-term borrowings $ 994 $ 1,125 Accounts payable 3,969 3,770 Other GE current liabilities 27 28 Non-recourse borrowings 9,168 10,569 Bank deposits 19,572 18,998 Long-term borrowings 612 1,182 All other liabilities 10,290 7,720 Deferred income taxes 4,349 5,402 Liabilities of discontinued operations $ 48,981 $ 48,794
Rollfoward of WMC's reserve and pending claims for WMC representation and warranty obligations	ROLLFORWARD OF THE RESERVE Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Balance, beginning of period $ 814 $ 550 $ 809 $ 800 Provision 11 102 18 102 Claim resolutions / rescissions - (103) (2) (353) Balance, end of period $ 825 $ 549 $ 825 $ 549
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Financial Information	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR WMC Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total revenues and other income (loss) $ (5) $ (39) $ (5) $ (35) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ (10) $ (30) $ (16) $ (32)
GE Real Estate [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Financial Information for Discontinued Operations	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR REAL ESTATE Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 313 $ 664 $ 812 $ 1,295 Interest $ (137) $ (274) $ (373) $ (547) Operating and administrative (142) (201) (307) (351) Depreciation and amortization (2) (85) (62) (170) Provision for losses on financing receivables - 90 4 104 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes 32 194 74 331 Benefit (provision) for income taxes 13 93 43 196 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 45 $ 287 $ 117 $ 527 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3) $ - $ (1,811) $ - Benefit (provision) for income taxes (72) - (619) - Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (75) $ - $ (2,430) $ - Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (30) $ 287 $ (2,313) $ 527 (a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $ 29 million and $ 196 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ (1,738) million and $ 332 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.
CLL [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Financial Information for Discontinued Operations	FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR COMMERCIAL LENDING AND LEASING Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Operations Total revenues and other income (loss) $ 3,070 $ 3,308 $ 5,973 $ 6,628 Interest $ (641) $ (774) $ (1,343) $ (1,562) Operating and administrative (1,028) (955) (2,005) (1,791) Depreciation and amortization (421) (960) (1,768) (1,935) Provision for losses on financing receivables (13) (110) (1,757) (207) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes 967 509 (900) 1,133 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (309) (73) 315 (218) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes $ 658 $ 436 $ (585) $ 915 Disposal Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes $ (3,380) $ - $ (5,225) $ - Benefit (provision) for income taxes (949) - (1,927) - Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes $ (4,329) $ - $ (7,152) $ - Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a) $ (3,671) $ 436 $ (7,737) $ 915 (a) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to the Company, before income taxes, was $ (2,415) million and $ 499 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively, and $ (6,128) million and $ 1,120 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.

Investment Securities (Tables)

Investment Securities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Gross Gross Gross Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated Amortized unrealized unrealized Estimated (In millions) cost gains losses fair value cost gains losses fair value GE Debt U.S. corporate $ 5 $ - $ - $ 5 $ 12 $ - $ - $ 12 Corporate – non-U.S. 1 - - 1 1 - - 1 Equity Available-for-sale 75 28 (23) 80 69 4 (2) 71 Trading - - - - - - - - 81 28 (23) 86 82 4 (2) 84 GECC Debt U.S. corporate 19,970 3,013 (147) 22,836 19,810 3,962 (69) 23,703 State and municipal 4,015 398 (90) 4,323 4,173 555 (53) 4,675 Residential mortgage-backed(a) 1,077 88 (7) 1,158 1,544 153 (5) 1,692 Commercial mortgage-backed 2,344 133 (16) 2,461 2,903 170 (10) 3,063 Asset-backed 112 1 (15) 98 304 8 (17) 295 Corporate – non-U.S. 812 101 - 913 908 109 (1) 1,016 Government – non-U.S. 1,688 154 (4) 1,838 1,560 152 (2) 1,710 U.S. government and federal agency 5,504 80 - 5,584 1,957 56 - 2,013 Equity Available-for-sale 105 21 (1) 125 109 24 (1) 132 Trading 19 - - 19 21 - - 21 35,646 3,989 (280) 39,355 33,289 5,189 (158) 38,320 Eliminations (3) - - (3) (4) - - (4) Total $ 35,724 $ 4,017 $ (303) $ 39,438 $ 33,367 $ 5,193 $ (160) $ 38,400 (a) Substantially collateralized by U.S. mortgages. A t June 30, 2015 , $ 1,132 million related to securities issued by government-sponsored entities and $ 26 million related to securities of private-label issuers. Securities issued by private-label issuers are collateralized primarily by pools of individual direct mortgage loans of financial institutions.
Schedule of investments, by type and length in continuous loss position	ESTIMATED FAIR VALUE AND GROSS UNREALIZED LOSSES OF AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES In loss position for Less than 12 months 12 months or more Gross Gross Estimated unrealized Estimated unrealized (In millions) fair value(a) losses(a)(b) fair value losses(b) June 30, 2015 Debt U.S. corporate $ 2,267 $ (113) $ 246 $ (34) State and municipal 735 (32) 162 (58) Residential mortgage-backed 197 (3) 79 (4) Commercial mortgage-backed 434 (11) 26 (5) Asset-backed 9 - 43 (15) Corporate – non-U.S. 36 - 3 - Government – non-U.S. 932 (4) - - U.S. government and federal agency 278 - 1 - Equity 41 (24) - - Total $ 4,929 $ (187) $ 560 $ (116) (c) December 31, 2014 Debt U.S. corporate $ 554 $ (16) $ 836 $ (53) State and municipal 67 (1) 308 (52) Residential mortgage-backed 30 - 146 (5) Commercial mortgage-backed 165 (1) 204 (9) Asset-backed 9 - 42 (17) Corporate – non-U.S. 42 (1) 3 - Government – non-U.S. 677 (2) 14 - U.S. government and federal agency 705 - 1 - Equity 10 (3) - - Total $ 2,259 $ (24) $ 1,554 $ (136) (a) Includes the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities held by GE. At June 30, 2015 , the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities were $ 29 million and $ (23) million, respectively. At December 31, 2014 , the estimated fair value of and gross unrealized losses on equity securities were $ 4 million and $ (2) million, respectively. (b) Included gross unrealized losses related to securities that had other-than -temporary impairments previously recognized of $ 19 million at June 30, 2015 . (c) Includes debt securities held to support obligations to holders of GICs substantially all of which are considered to be investment-grade by the major rating agencie s at June 30, 2015 .
Pre Tax Other Than Temporary Impairments On Investment Securities [TableTextBlock]	PRE-TAX, OTHER-THAN-TEMPORARY IMPAIRMENTS ON INVESTMENT SECURITIES Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Total pre-tax, OTTI recognized $ 29 $ 7 $ 32 $ 16 Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI - - - (4) Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings(a) $ 29 $ 7 $ 32 $ 12 (a) Included pre-tax, other-than-temporary impairments recorded in earnings r elated to equity securities of an insignificant amount and $ 2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and an insignificant amount and $ 2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively .
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings [Table Text Block]	CHANGES IN CUMULATIVE CREDIT LOSS IMPAIRMENTS RECOGNIZED ON DEBT SECURITIES STILL HELD Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period $ 174 $ 423 $ 176 $ 474 Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired 14 - 14 - Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired - 1 - 2 Less credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold during the period or that we intend to sell - 1 2 53 Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period $ 188 $ 423 $ 188 $ 423
Schedule of contractual maturities	CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES OF INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE DEBT SECURITIES (EXCLUDING MORTGAGE-BACKED AND ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES) Amortized Estimated (In millions) cost fair value Due Within one year $ 4,912 $ 5,577 After one year through five years 4,134 4,355 After five years through ten years 4,726 5,069 After ten years 18,221 20,499
Supplemental gross realized gains losses on available-for-sale investment securities	GROSS REALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENT SECURITIES Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 GE Gains $ 1 $ 2 $ 1 $ 2 Losses, including impairments (14) - (14) - Net (13) 2 (13) 2 GECC Gains 6 28 101 36 Losses, including impairments (21) (7) (35) (13) Net (15) 21 66 23 Total $ (28) $ 23 $ 53 $ 25

Inventories (Tables)

Inventories (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Inventory, Net [Abstract]
Inventories	(in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 GE Raw materials and work in process $ 10,488 $ 9,820 Finished goods 7,557 7,126 Unbilled shipments 617 755 18,662 17,701 Less revaluation to LIFO (5) (62) Total GE 18,657 17,639 GECC Finished goods 47 50 Total consolidated $ 18,704 $ 17,689

GECC Financing Receivables an30

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses [Abstract]
GECC financing receivables	FINANCING RECEIVABLES, NET (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Loans, net of deferred income $ 79,169 $ 120,007 Investment in financing leases, net of deferred income 5,307 6,554 84,476 126,561 Allowance for losses (3,393) (4,104) Financing receivables – net $ 81,083 $ 122,457
Financing receivables - net	FINANCING RECEIVABLES (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 12,228 (a) $ 14,418 Energy Financial Services 2,787 2,580 GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) 7,528 8,263 Other 502 480 Total Commercial 23,045 25,741 Consumer 61,431 (b) 100,820 Total financing receivables 84,476 126,561 Allowance for losses (3,393) (4,104) Total financing receivables – net $ 81,083 $ 122,457 Includes Healthcare Equipment Finance and Working Capital Solutions, which purchases GE customer receivables . Includes Synchrony F inancial, our U.S. consumer business .
Schedule Of Allowance For Losses	ALLOWANCE FOR LOSSES Provision Balance at charged to Gross Balance at (In millions) January 1 operations(a) Other (b) write-offs (a)(c) Recoveries (c) June 30 2015 Commercial CLL $ 21 $ 8 $ 9 $ (11) $ 4 $ 31 Energy Financial Services 26 17 - (20) - 23 GECAS 46 (11) - - - 35 Other - 15 - (13) - 2 Total Commercial 93 29 9 (44) 4 91 Consumer 4,011 3,869 (257) (4,785) 464 3,302 Total $ 4,104 $ 3,898 $ (248) $ (4,829) $ 468 $ 3,393 2014 Commercial CLL $ 17 $ 7 $ (1) $ (6) $ 5 $ 22 Energy Financial Services 8 13 - (2) 2 21 GECAS 17 11 - (7) - 21 Other 2 - (2) - - - Total Commercial 44 31 (3) (15) 7 64 Consumer 3,981 1,804 (67) (2,184) 567 4,101 Total $ 4,025 $ 1,835 $ (70) $ (2,199) $ 574 $ 4,165 Provision charged to operations included $ 2,405 million and gross write-offs included $ 2,859 million related to the effects of the 2015 reclassification of non-U.S. consumer financing receivables to financing receivables held for sale recorded at the lower of cost or fair value, less cost to sell. Other primarily includes the reclassification of financing receivables to assets of businesses held for sale and the effects of currency exchange. Net write-offs (gross write-offs less r ecoveries) in certain portfolios may exceed the beginning allowance for losses as a result of losses that are incurred subsequent to the beginning of the fiscal year due to information becoming available during the current year, which may identify further deterioration on existing financing receivables .

Property, Plant and Equipment (

Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Property, Plant and Equipment	(In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Original cost $ 87,209 $ 84,071 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (36,170) (35,735) Property, plant and equipment – net $ 51,039 $ 48,336

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Ot32

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Changes in goodwill balance	CHANGES IN GOODWILL BALANCES Dispositions, currency Balance at exchange Balance at (In millions) January 1, 2015 Acquisitions and other June 30, 2015 Power & Water $ 8,754 $ 31 $ (159) $ 8,626 Oil & Gas 10,572 - (214) 10,358 Energy Management 4,570 - (272) 4,298 Aviation 8,952 - (320) 8,632 Healthcare 17,532 - (78) 17,454 Transportation 887 - (17) 870 Appliances & Lighting 226 - (9) 217 GE Capital 11,456 733 (495) 11,694 Corporate 34 - 1 35 Total $ 62,983 $ 764 $ (1,563) $ 62,184
Goodwill and other intangible assets	OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Intangible assets subject to amortization $ 13,544 $ 13,725 Indefinite-lived intangible assets(a) 124 130 Total $ 13,668 $ 13,855 (a) Indefinite-lived intangible assets principally comprise trademarks and in-process research and development.
Intangible assets subject to amortization	INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUBJECT TO AMORTIZATION June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Gross Gross carrying Accumulated carrying Accumulated (in millions) amount amortization Net amount amortization Net Customer-related $ 8,166 $ (2,368) $ 5,798 $ 8,064 $ (2,261) $ 5,803 Patents and technology 6,455 (3,018) 3,437 6,694 (2,900) 3,794 Capitalized software 7,381 (4,198) 3,183 7,349 (4,178) 3,171 Trademarks 1,139 (280) 859 1,151 (263) 888 Lease valuations 107 (10) 97 - - - Present value of future profits(a) 632 (632) - 614 (614) - All other 331 (161) 170 203 (134) 69 Total $ 24,211 $ (10,667) $ 13,544 $ 24,075 $ (10,350) $ 13,725 (a) Balances at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 reflect adjustments of $ 280 million and $ 293 million, respectively, to the present value of future profits in our run-off insurance operation to reflect the effects that would have been recognized had the related unrealized investment securities holding gains and losses actually been realized.

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (T

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
GECC Borrowings	(In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Short-term borrowings GE Commercial paper $ 1,000 $ 500 Payable to banks 548 343 Current portion of long-term borrowings 2,057 2,068 Other 1,082 961 Total GE short-term borrowings 4,687 3,872 GECC Commercial paper(a) U.S. 21,906 22,019 Non-U.S. 3,107 2,993 Current portion of long-term borrowings(a)(b)(c) 36,163 36,995 GE Interest Plus notes(d) 2,499 5,467 Other(c) 463 231 Total GECC short-term borrowings 64,138 67,705 Eliminations (1,003) (863) Total short-term borrowings $ 67,822 $ 70,714 Long-term borrowings GE Senior notes $ 15,473 $ 11,945 Payable to banks 76 5 Other 381 518 Total GE long-term borrowings 15,930 12,468 GECC Senior unsecured notes(a)(b)(e) 149,278 162,194 Subordinated notes(a) 4,659 4,804 Subordinated debentures(a)(f) 6,774 7,085 Other(a)(c)(g) 8,750 12,676 Total GECC long-term borrowings 169,461 186,759 Eliminations (40) (45) Total long-term borrowings $ 185,351 $ 199,182 Non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities(h) $ 16,991 $ 19,369 Bank deposits(i) $ 45,799 $ 43,841 Total borrowings and bank deposits $ 315,963 $ 333,106 On April 10, 2015, GE announced it would provide a full and unconditional guarantee on the payment of the principal and interest on all tradable senior and subordinated outstanding long-term debt securities and all commercial paper issued or guaranteed by GECC. Short-te rm borrowings included $ 25,013 million o f commercial paper and $ 33,237 million of the current portion of long-term borrowings. Long-te rm borrowings included $ 137,719 million of s enior unsecured notes, $ 3,975 milli on of subordinated notes, $ 6,774 million of subord inated debentures, and $ 400 million of other. Included $ 433 million and $ 439 million of obligations to holders of GICs at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. T hese obligations included conditions under which certain GIC holders could require immediate repayment of their investment should the long-term credit ratings of GECC fall below AA-/Aa3. The remaining outstanding GICs will continue to be subject to their s cheduled maturities and individual terms, which may include provisions permitting redemption upon a downgrade of one or more of GECC’s ratings, among other things. Included $ 5,193 million and $ 4,835 million of funding secured by real estate , aircraft and other collateral at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, of which $ 1,234 million and $ 1,183 million is non-recourse to GECC at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Entirely variable denomination floating-rate demand notes. I ncluded $ 4,593 million related to Synchrony Financial. Subordinated debentures receive rating agency equity credit. Included $ 5,151 million related to Synchrony Financial. Included $ 2,899 million and $ 3,377 million of current portion of long-term borrowings at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. See Note 16 . Included $ 8,028 million and $ 8,905 million of deposits in non-U.S. banks at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respecti vely, and $ 15,622 million and $ 14,500 million of certificates of deposits with maturities greater than one year at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Postretirement Benefit Plans (T

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cost of Postretirement Benefit Plans	Other pension plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 95 $ 105 $ 200 $ 219 Prior service cost amortization - 2 - 3 Expected return on plan assets (205) (199) (414) (396) Interest cost on benefit obligations 130 148 263 294 Net actuarial loss amortization 71 50 145 99 Pension plans cost $ 91 $ 106 $ 194 $ 219
Effect on operations of the pension plans	(a ) Curtailment l oss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan .
Pension Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Cost of Postretirement Benefit Plans	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PENSION PLANS Principal pension plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 367 $ 299 $ 728 $ 617 Prior service cost amortization 51 54 103 108 Expected return on plan assets (827) (800) (1,652) (1,601) Interest cost on benefit obligations 696 687 1,391 1,373 Net actuarial loss amortization 820 642 1,645 1,283 Curtailment loss - - 71 (a) - Pension plans cost $ 1,107 $ 882 $ 2,286 $ 1,780
Retiree Benefit Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Effect on operations of principal retiree health and life insurance plans	EFFECT ON OPERATIONS OF PRINCIPAL RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE PLANS Principal retiree health and life insurance plans Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Service cost for benefits earned $ 51 $ 40 $ 92 $ 84 Prior service cost amortization 34 99 67 197 Expected return on plan assets (12) (13) (24) (25) Interest cost on benefit obligations 100 110 201 220 Net actuarial loss (gain) amortization 2 (43) 3 (86) Curtailment gain, net (196) (b) - (192) (a)(b) - Retiree benefit plans cost $ (21) $ 193 $ 147 $ 390 Curtailment loss resulting from the GE Capital Exit Plan . Curtailment gain resulting from a life insurance plan amendment.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits	UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS (in millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Unrecognized tax benefits $ 5,389 $ 5,619 Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a) 3,920 4,059 Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits 835 807 Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits 100 103 Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months 0-900 0-900 Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate(a) 0-350 0-300 (a) Some portion of such reduction may be reported as discontinued operations.

Shareowners' Equity (Tables)

Shareowners' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Investment securities Beginning balance $ 1,245 $ 764 $ 1,013 $ 307 Other comprehensive income (loss) (OCI) before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $(365), $211, $(210) and $457 (692) 302 (405) 749 Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $3, $(11), $(26) and $(4) 10 (25) (44) (15) Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) (682) 277 (449) 734 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests (1) 1 - 1 Ending balance $ 564 $ 1,040 $ 564 $ 1,040 Currency translation adjustments (CTA) Beginning balance $ (7,716) $ 177 $ (2,427) $ 126 OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $(201), $45, $1,343 and $116 1,511 (146) (3,828) (99) Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $(150), $0, $(151) and $124 304 38 307 40 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 1,815 (108) (3,521) (59) Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests 13 8 (34) 6 Ending balance $ (5,914) $ 61 $ (5,914) $ 61 Cash flow hedges Beginning balance $ (226) $ (189) $ (180) $ (257) OCI before reclassifications – net of deferred taxes of $42, $(31), $4 and $40 433 (191) (493) (92) Reclassifications from OCI – net of deferred taxes of $(68), $15, $49 and $9 (347) 204 533 173 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 86 13 40 81 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests - - - - Ending balance $ (140) $ (176) $ (140) $ (176) Benefit plans Beginning balance $ (15,667) $ (8,601) $ (16,578) $ (9,296) Prior service credit (costs) - net of deferred taxes of $1,194, $0, $1,194 and $0 2,090 - 2,090 - Net actuarial gain (loss) – net of deferred taxes of $204, $(10), $269 and $32 349 (6) 559 166 Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes of $(71), $0, $(44) and $0 (125) - (77) - Prior service cost amortization – net of deferred taxes of $38, $66, $75 and $130 51 95 101 188 Net actuarial loss amortization – net of deferred taxes of $301, $211, $605 and $424 586 429 1,187 859 Other comprehensive income (loss)(a) 2,951 518 3,860 1,213 Less OCI attributable to noncontrolling interests - - (2) - Ending balance $ (12,716) $ (8,083) $ (12,716) $ (8,083) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at June 30 $ (18,206) $ (7,158) $ (18,206) $ (7,158) (a) Total other comprehensive income (loss) was $ 4,170 million and $ 700 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ (70) million and $ 1,969 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	RECLASSIFICATION OUT OF AOCI Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Statement of Earnings Caption Available-for-sale securities Realized gains (losses) on sale/impairment of securities $ (13) $ 36 $ 70 $ 19 Other income (a) 3 (11) (26) (4) Benefit (provision) for income taxes (b) $ (10) $ 25 $ 44 $ 15 Net of tax Currency translation adjustments Gains (losses) on dispositions $ (154) $ (38) $ (156) $ (164) Costs and expenses (c) (150) - (151) 124 Benefit (provision) for income taxes (d) $ (304) $ (38) $ (307) $ (40) Net of tax Cash flow hedges Gains (losses) on interest rate derivatives $ (22) $ (60) $ (61) $ (129) Interest and other financial charges Foreign exchange contracts 430 (147) (528) (19) (e) Other 7 (12) 7 (34) (f) 415 (219) (582) (182) Total before tax (68) 15 49 9 Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ 347 $ (204) $ (533) $ (173) Net of tax Benefit plan items Curtailment gain (loss) $ 196 $ - $ 121 $ - (g) Amortization of prior service costs (89) (161) (176) (318) (g) Amortization of actuarial gains (losses) (887) (640) (1,792) (1,283) (g) (780) (801) (1,847) (1,601) Total before tax 268 277 636 554 Benefit (provision) for income taxes $ (512) $ (524) $ (1,211) $ (1,047) Net of tax Total reclassification adjustments $ (479) $ (741) $ (2,007) $ (1,245) Net of tax Included $15 million and $13 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $17 million and $(6) million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Included $(7) million and $(4) million for the three months ende d June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $(6) million and $3 million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Included $4 million and $( 4) million for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $4 million and $(129) million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes. Includ ed $(137) million and none for th e three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and $(137) million and $124 million for six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively in earnings (loss) from discon tinued operations, net of taxes Included $ 404 million and $ (145) millio n in GECC revenues from services and $ 26 million and $ (2) million in interest and other financial charges in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively and $ (540) mil lion and $ (11) million in GECC revenues from services and $ 12 million and $ (8) million in interest and other financial charges in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Primarily recorded in costs and expenses. Curtailment gain (loss), amortization of p rior service costs and actuarial gains and losses out of AOCI are included in the computation of net periodic pension costs. See Note 9 for further information.
Noncontrolling Interests Balance [Table Text Block]	(In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 GECC preferred stock $ 4,950 $ 4,950 Synchrony Financial 2,700 2,531 Other noncontrolling interests in consolidated affiliates(a) 1,126 1,193 Total $ 8,776 $ 8,674 (a) Consisted of a number of individually insignificant noncontrolling interests in partnerships and consolidated affiliates.
Changes to noncontrolling interests	CHANGES TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Beginning balance $ 8,738 $ 6,183 $ 8,674 $ 6,217 Net earnings (loss) 223 52 192 19 GECC preferred stock dividend (161) (161) (161) (161) Dividends (16) (25) (18) (35) Dispositions (6) (92) (6) (92) Other (including AOCI)(a) (2) 97 95 106 Ending balance $ 8,776 $ 6,054 $ 8,776 $ 6,054 (a) Includes research & development partner funding arrangements, acquisitions and eliminations.

GECC Revenues from Services (Ta

GECC Revenues from Services (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financial Services Revenue [Abstract]
GECC Revenues from services	Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest on loans $ 2,955 $ 3,038 $ 5,892 $ 6,066 Equipment leased to others 1,194 1,149 2,340 2,289 Fees 795 794 1,587 1,614 Investment income(a) 431 518 975 1,011 Associated companies 381 249 735 607 Premiums earned by insurance activities 380 380 709 733 Financing leases 96 93 191 231 Other items(b) (36) 20 (1,331) 227 6,196 6,241 11,098 12,778 Eliminations (279) (417) (709) (773) Total $ 5,917 $ 5,824 $ 10,389 $ 12,005 (a ) Included net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities of $ 15 million and $ 7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , res pectively, and $ 18 million and $ 12 million in the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , res pectively. (b) During the six months ended June 30, 2015, other items primarily included impairments related to equity method investments ($ 1,392 million) in connection with the GE Capital Exit Plan .

Earnings Per Share Information

Earnings Per Share Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Calculation of earnings per share	Three months ended June 30 2015 2014 (In millions; per-share amounts in dollars) Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Amounts attributable to the Company: Consolidated Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ 2,388 $ 2,387 $ 2,881 $ 2,881 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation(a)(b) (3,745) (3,745) 661 661 Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (1,357) $ (1,357) $ 3,541 $ 3,541 Average equivalent shares Shares of GE common stock outstanding 10,087 10,087 10,031 10,031 Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) 71 - 79 - Total average equivalent shares 10,158 10,087 10,110 10,031 Per-share amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 0.24 $ 0.24 $ 0.28 $ 0.29 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (0.37) (0.37) 0.07 0.07 Net earnings (loss) (0.13) (0.13) 0.35 0.35 Six months ended June 30 2015 2014 (In millions; per-share amounts in dollars) Diluted Basic Diluted Basic Amounts attributable to the Company: Consolidated Earnings (loss) from continuing operations attributable to common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (4,950) $ (4,950) $ 5,178 $ 5,178 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation(a)(b) (9,995) (9,995) 1,358 1,358 Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation(a)(b) $ (14,939) $ (14,939) $ 6,536 $ 6,536 Average equivalent shares Shares of GE common stock outstanding 10,077 10,077 10,041 10,041 Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) - - 79 - Total average equivalent shares 10,077 10,077 10,120 10,041 Per-share amounts Earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ (0.49) $ (0.49) $ 0.51 $ 0.52 Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (0.99) (0.99) 0.13 0.14 Net earnings (loss) (1.48) (1.48) 0.65 0.65 Our unvested restricted stock unit awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents are considered participating securities . For the six months period ended June 30, 2015 , pursuant to the two-class method, as a result of the net loss from continuing operations , losses were not allocated to the pa rticipating securities. For the three months pe riod ended June 30, 2015 and 2014; and the six months period ended June 30, 2014, participating securities are included in the computatio n of earnings (loss) per share pursuant to the two-class method and the application of this treatment had an insignificant effect. Included an insignificant amount of dividend equivalents in each of the periods presented.

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Assets and liabilities at fair value	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE ON A RECURRING BASIS Netting (In millions) Level 1 (a) Level 2 (a) Level 3 adjustment (b) Net balance June 30, 2015 Assets Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ - $ 19,817 $ 3,024 $ - $ 22,841 State and municipal - 4,222 101 - 4,323 Residential mortgage-backed - 1,156 2 - 1,158 Commercial mortgage-backed - 2,459 2 - 2,461 Asset-backed - 22 76 - 98 Corporate – non-U.S. 12 619 283 - 914 Government – non-U.S. 28 1,808 2 - 1,838 U.S. government and federal agency - 5,291 293 - 5,584 Retained interests Equity Available-for-sale 177 19 6 - 202 Trading 19 - - - 19 Derivatives(c) - 7,156 72 (5,761) 1,467 Other (d) - - 222 - 222 Total $ 236 $ 42,569 $ 4,083 $ (5,761) $ 41,127 Liabilities Derivatives $ - $ 5,419 $ 11 $ (4,807) $ 623 Other(e) - 1,145 - - 1,145 Total $ - $ 6,564 $ 11 $ (4,807) $ 1,768 December 31, 2014 Assets Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ - $ 20,659 $ 3,056 $ - $ 23,715 State and municipal - 4,560 115 - 4,675 Residential mortgage-backed - 1,676 16 - 1,692 Commercial mortgage-backed - 3,054 9 - 3,063 Asset-backed - 172 123 - 295 Corporate – non-U.S. - 680 337 - 1,017 Government – non-U.S. - 1,708 2 - 1,710 U.S. government and federal agency - 1,747 266 - 2,013 Equity - Available-for-sale 171 19 9 - 199 Trading 21 - - - 21 Derivatives(c) - 9,957 40 (7,584) 2,413 Other (d) - - 277 - 277 Total $ 192 $ 44,232 $ 4,250 $ (7,584) $ 41,090 Liabilities Derivatives $ - $ 4,890 $ 13 $ (4,363) $ 540 Other(e) - 1,178 - - 1,178 Total $ - $ 6,068 $ 13 $ (4,363) $ 1,718 (a) There were no securities transferred between Level 1 and Level 2 in the six months ended June 30, 2015 . There were $ 487 million of Government – non-U.S. and $ 13 million of Corporate – non-U.S. available-for-sale debt securities transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 primarily attributable to changes i n market observable data. ( b) The netting of derivative receivables and payable s (including the effects of any collateral posted or received) is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. (c ) The fair value of derivatives includes an adjustment for non-performance risk. The cumulative adjustment was a gain (loss) of $ 14 million and $ 16 mil lion at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. See Note 15 for additional information on the composition of our derivative portfolio. (d) Includes private equity investments. ( e ) Primarily represented the liability associated with certain of our deferred incentive compensation plans
Changes in level 3 instruments	CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED Net change in Net Net unrealized realized/ realized/ gains unrealized unrealized (losses) gains gains relating to (losses) (losses) Transfers Transfers instruments Balance at included included into out of Balance at still held at (In millions) April 1 in earnings(a) in AOCI Purchases Sales Settlements Level 3(b) Level 3(b) June 30 June 30(c) 2015 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,163 $ (10) $ (145) $ 87 $ (38) $ (20) $ - $ (13) $ 3,024 $ - State and municipal 114 - (5) - - (8) - - 101 - RMBS 2 - - - - - - - 2 - CMBS 2 - - - - - - - 2 - ABS 111 (14) (8) - - - - (13) 76 - Corporate – non-U.S. 290 - (7) - - - - - 283 - Government – non-U.S. 2 - - - - - - - 2 - U.S. government and federal agency 291 - 2 - - - - - 293 - Equity Available-for-sale 5 - - 6 (5) - - - 6 - Derivatives(d)(e) 40 (4) - - - (6) 42 - 72 (7) Other 225 4 - - (7) - - - 222 1 Total $ 4,245 $ (24) $ (163) $ 93 $ (50) $ (34) $ 42 $ (26) $ 4,083 $ (6) 2014 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,011 $ 12 $ 56 $ 187 $ (157) $ (27) $ 41 $ (63) $ 3,060 $ - State and municipal 105 - 4 1 - - - - 110 - RMBS 81 1 1 - (16) (1) - - 66 - CMBS 12 - - - - - - - 12 - ABS 142 1 2 - - (5) - (10) 130 - Corporate – non-U.S. 522 12 36 - (54) - 1 (6) 511 - Government – non-U.S. 1 - - - - - - - 1 - U.S. government and federal agency 232 - 17 - - - - - 249 - Retained interests 1 - - - - - - - 1 - Equity Available-for-sale 11 - - 2 (2) (2) - - 9 - Derivatives(d)(e) 26 4 - (3) - 3 - (1) 29 3 Other 189 10 - 20 (2) - - - 217 14 Total $ 4,333 $ 40 $ 116 $ 207 $ (231) $ (32) $ 42 $ (80) $ 4,395 $ 17 Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss). Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity. Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings. Represents derivative as sets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $ 11 million and $ 8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Gains (losses) included in net re alized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15 . CHANGES IN LEVEL 3 INSTRUMENTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED Net change in Net Net unrealized realized/ realized/ gains unrealized unrealized (losses) gains gains relating to (losses) (losses) Transfers Transfers instruments Balance at included included into out of Balance at still held at (In millions) January 1 in earnings(a) in AOCI Purchases Sales Settlements Level 3(b) Level 3(b) June 30 June 30(c) 2015 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 3,056 $ (3) $ (86) $ 181 $ (55) $ (56) $ - $ (13) $ 3,024 $ - State and municipal 115 - (4) - - (10) - - 101 - RMBS 16 5 (4) - (15) - - - 2 - CMBS 9 - - - (7) - - - 2 - ABS 123 (14) (5) - (12) (3) - (13) 76 - Corporate – non-U.S. 337 - (4) - (50) - - - 283 - Government – non-U.S. 2 - - - - - - - 2 - U.S. government and federal agency 266 - 28 - - (1) - - 293 - Equity Available-for-sale 9 2 (2) 6 (5) (4) - - 6 - Derivatives(d)(e) 36 (1) 2 1 - (8) 42 - 72 (3) Other 277 (34) - - (21) - - - 222 (37) Total $ 4,246 $ (45) $ (75) $ 188 $ (165) $ (82) $ 42 $ (26) $ 4,083 $ (40) 2014 Investment securities Debt U.S. corporate $ 2,787 $ 18 $ 119 $ 339 $ (156) $ (68) $ 138 $ (117) $ 3,060 $ - State and municipal 96 - 7 10 - (3) - - 110 - RMBS 86 1 - - (16) (5) - - 66 - CMBS 10 - - - - - 2 - 12 - ABS 145 2 4 - - (11) - (10) 130 - Corporate – non-U.S. 515 13 43 - (54) (1) 1 (6) 511 - Government – non-U.S. 31 - - - - - - (30) 1 - U.S. government and federal agency 225 - 26 - - - - (2) 249 - Retained interests 1 - - - - - - - 1 - Equity Available-for-sale 11 - - 2 (2) (2) - - 9 - Derivatives(d)(e) 20 7 - 1 - 3 (1) (1) 29 14 Other 201 11 - 20 (15) - - - 217 5 Total $ 4,128 $ 52 $ 199 $ 372 $ (243) $ (87) $ 140 $ (166) $ 4,395 $ 19 Earnings effects are primarily included in the “GECC revenues from services” and “Interest and other financial charges” captions in the Statement of Earnings (Loss). Transfers in and out of Level 3 are considered to occur at the beginning of the period. Transfers out of Level 3 were primarily a result of increased use of quotes from independent pricing vendors based on recent trading activity. Represents the amount of unrealized gains or losses for the period included in earnings. Represents derivative as sets net of derivative liabilities and included cash accruals of $ 11 million and $ 8 million not reflected in the fair value hierarchy table for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively. Gains (losses) included in net re alized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings were offset by the earnings effects from the underlying items that were economically hedged. See Note 15 .
Non-recurring fair value amounts (as measured at the time of the adjustment) for those assets remeasured to fair value on a non-recurring basis	Remeasured during Remeasured during the six months ended the year ended June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In millions) Level 2 Level 3 Level 2 Level 3 Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale $ - $ 22,532 $ 1 $ 584 Cost and equity method investments - 2,123 - 346 Long-lived assets, including real estate - 159 102 718 Total $ - $ 24,814 $ 103 $ 1,648 Three months ended June 30 Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Financing receivables and financing receivables held for sale $ (27) $ (89) $ (2,447) $ (117) Cost and equity method investments (60) (42) (1,509) (203) Long-lived assets, including real estate (25) (58) (81) (83) Total $ (112) $ (189) $ (4,037) $ (403)
Significant Unobservable Inputs Used For Level Three Recurring And Nonrecurring Measurements [Table Text Block]	LEVEL 3 MEASUREMENTS - SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS Range (Dollars in millions) Fair value Valuation technique Unobservable inputs (weighted average) June 30, 2015 Recurring fair value measurements Investment securities – Debt U.S. corporate $ 855 Income approach Discount rate(a) 1.8%-11.0% (7.0%) State and municipal 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 5.2%-5.2% (5.2%) Asset-backed 76 Income approach Discount rate(a) 5.0%-5.5% (5.4%) Corporate – non-U.S. 227 Income approach Discount rate(a) 6.5%-14.0% (7.4%) Other financial assets 197 Income approach, EBITDA multiple 6.2X-9.0X (7.3X) Market comparables Capitalization rate 6.5%-7.8% (7.7%) Non-recurring fair value measurements Financing receivables and $ 22,483 Income approach Discount rate(a) 0.1%-8.0% (6.7%) financing receivables held for sale Cost and equity method investments 1,867 Market comparables Price to book multiple 0.4X-0.7X (0.6X) Long-lived assets, including real estate 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 2.0%-10.8% (6.8%) December 31, 2014 Recurring fair value measurements Investment securities – Debt U.S. corporate $ 917 Income approach Discount rate(a) 1.5%-14.8% (6.6%) State and municipal 17 Income approach Discount rate(a) 4.9%-4.9% (4.9%) Asset-backed 102 Income approach Discount rate(a) 4.3%-9.0% (5.6%) Corporate – non-U.S. 278 Income approach Discount rate(a) 3.3%-14.0% (6.5%) Other financial assets 117 Income approach, EBITDA multiple 5.4X-9.1X (7.7X) Market comparables Capitalization rate 6.5%-7.8% (7.7%) Non-recurring fair value measurements Cost and equity method investments 309 Income approach, Discount rate(a) 8.0%-10.0% (9.4%) Market comparables EBITDA multiple 1.8X-5.2X (4.8X) Long-lived assets, including real estate 664 Income approach Discount rate(a) 2.0%-10.8% (6.7%) Discount rates are determined based on inputs that market participants would use when pricing investments, including credit and liquidity risk. An increase in the discount rate would result in a decrease in the fair value.

Financial Instruments (Tables)

Financial Instruments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Estimated fair value of assets and liabilities	June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Assets (liabilities) Assets (liabilities) Carrying Carrying Notional amount Estimated Notional amount Estimated (In millions) amount (net) fair value amount (net) fair value GE Assets Investments and notes receivable $ (a) $ 621 $ 668 $ (a) $ 502 $ 551 Liabilities Borrowings(b)(c) (a) (20,617) (21,032) (a) (16,340) (17,503) GECC Assets Loans (a) 75,795 82,002 (a) 115,889 120,067 Other commercial mortgages (a) 1,400 1,549 (a) 1,427 1,508 Loans held for sale (a) 26,998 27,560 (a) 778 799 Other financial instruments(d) (a) 144 179 (a) 122 136 Liabilities Borrowings and bank deposits(b)(e)(f) (a) (296,389) (308,380) (a) (317,674) (333,956) Investment contract benefits (a) (2,871) (3,352) (a) (2,970) (3,565) Guaranteed investment contracts (a) (970) (996) (a) (1,000) (1,031) Insurance – credit life(g) - - - 1,843 (90) (77) (a) These financial instruments do not have notional amounts. (b) See Note 8. (c) Included $ 97 million and $ 94 million of accrued interest in estimated fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. (d) Principally comprises cost method investments. (e) Fair values exclude interest rate and currency derivatives designated as hedges of borrowings. Had they been included, the fair value of borrowings at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 would have been reduced by $ 3,331 million and $ 5,020 million, respectively. (f) Included $ 2,569 million and $ 2,888 million of accrued interest in estimated fair value at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. (g) Net of reinsurance of none and $ 964 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
Loan commitments	NOTIONAL AMOUNTS OF LOAN COMMITMENTS (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Ordinary course of business lending commitments(a) $ 744 $ 1,214 Unused revolving credit lines(b) Commercial 2,514 2,908 Consumer – principally credit cards 315,220 306,188 Excluded investment commitments of $ 760 million and $ 818 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. Excluded amounts related to inventory financing arrangements, which may be withdrawn at our option, of $ 54 million and $ 47 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
Fair value of derivatives by contract type	FAIR VALUE OF DERIVATIVES June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 (In millions) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities Derivatives accounted for as hedges Interest rate contracts $ 4,480 $ 234 $ 5,859 $ 461 Currency exchange contracts 1,366 1,460 2,579 884 Other contracts - 3 - 2 5,846 1,697 8,438 1,347 Derivatives not accounted for as hedges Interest rate contracts 82 54 111 64 Currency exchange contracts 1,037 3,637 1,209 3,450 Other contracts 263 42 239 42 1,382 3,733 1,559 3,556 Gross derivatives recognized in statement of financial position Gross derivatives 7,228 5,430 9,997 4,903 Gross accrued interest 1,047 (73) 1,392 (24) 8,275 5,357 11,389 4,879 Amounts offset in statement of financial position Netting adjustments(a) (3,750) (3,764) (3,886) (3,902) Cash collateral(b) (2,011) (1,043) (3,698) (461) (5,761) (4,807) (7,584) (4,363) Net derivatives recognized in statement of financial position Net derivatives 2,514 550 3,805 516 Amounts not offset in statement of financial position Securities held as collateral(c) (1,301) - (3,188) - Net amount $ 1,213 $ 550 $ 617 $ 516 Derivatives are classified in the captions “All other assets” and “All other liabilities” and the related accrued interest is classified in “Other GECC receivables” and “All other liabilities” in our financial statements. The netting of derivative receivables and payables is permitted when a legally enforceable master netting agreement exists. Amo unts include fair value adjustments related to our own and counterparty non-performance risk. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the cumulative adjustment f or non-performance risk was a gain (loss) of $ 14 million and $ 16 million, respectively. Excluded excess cash collateral received and posted of $ 226 million and $ 105 million at June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $ 63 million and $ 211 million at December 31, 2014 , respectively. Excluded excess securities collateral received of $ 12 million and $ 397 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
Fair value hedges	EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS Three months ended June 30 2015 2014 Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) on hedging on hedged on hedging on hedged (In millions) derivatives items derivatives items Interest rate contracts $ (1,937) $ 1,884 $ 725 $ (774) Currency exchange contracts 7 (7) (5) 5 EARNINGS EFFECTS OF FAIR VALUE HEDGING RELATIONSHIPS Six months ended June 30 2015 2014 Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) Gain (loss) on hedging on hedged on hedging on hedged (In millions) derivatives items derivatives items Interest rate contracts $ (877) $ 793 $ 1,715 $ (1,779) Currency exchange contracts - (1) (3) 2
Cash flow hedges	Gain (loss) reclassified Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI from AOCI into earnings for the three months ended June 30 for the three months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate contracts $ (7) $ (12) $ (22) $ (60) Currency exchange contracts 452 (181) 437 (159) Commodity contracts 1 1 - - Total(a) $ 446 $ (192) $ 415 $ (219) (a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings. Gain (loss) reclassified Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI from AOCI into earnings for the six months ended June 30 for the six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Interest rate contracts $ (10) $ (9) $ (61) $ (129) Currency exchange contracts (625) (25) (520) (51) Commodity contracts (2) (1) (1) (2) Total(a) $ (637) $ (35) $ (582) $ (182) (a) Gain (loss) is recorded in GECC revenues from services, interest and other financial charges, and other costs and expenses when reclassified to earnings.
Net investment hedges	GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA Gain (loss) recognized in CTA Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA for the three months ended June 30 for the three months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative and non-derivative instruments $ (1,566) $ 435 $ (196) $ - GAINS (LOSSES) RECOGNIZED THROUGH CTA Gain (loss) recognized in CTA Gain (loss) reclassified from CTA for the six months ended June 30 for the six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 2015 2014 Derivative and non-derivative instruments $ 3,423 $ (598) $ 589 $ 10

Variable Interest Entities (Tab

Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Variable Interest Entities [Abstract]
Schedule of VIE	ASSETS AND LIABILITIES OF CONSOLIDATED VIEs Consolidated Securitization Entities(b) Trade (In millions) Trinity(a) Credit cards receivables Other Total June 30, 2015 Assets(c) Financing receivables, net $ - $ 24,199 $ - $ 898 $ 25,097 Current receivables - - 3,148 (d) 458 3,606 Investment securities 2,203 - - 983 3,186 Other assets 154 143 2 2,019 2,318 Total $ 2,357 $ 24,342 $ 3,150 $ 4,358 $ 34,207 Liabilities(c) Borrowings $ - $ - $ - $ 621 $ 621 Non-recourse borrowings - 13,948 2,704 339 16,991 Other liabilities 986 18 34 1,342 2,380 Total $ 986 $ 13,966 $ 2,738 $ 2,302 $ 19,992 December 31, 2014 Assets(c) Financing receivables, net $ - $ 25,645 $ - $ 1,030 $ 26,675 Current receivables - - 3,028 (d) 509 3,537 Investment securities 2,369 - - 1,005 3,374 Other assets 17 1,059 2 2,345 3,423 Total $ 2,386 $ 26,704 $ 3,030 $ 4,889 $ 37,009 Liabilities(c) Borrowings $ - $ - $ - $ 517 $ 517 Non-recourse borrowings - 14,967 2,692 436 18,095 Other liabilities 1,022 332 26 1,490 2,870 Total $ 1,022 $ 15,299 $ 2,718 $ 2,443 $ 21,482 Excluded intercompany advances from GECC to Trinity, which were elimin ated in consolidation of $ 1,138 million and $ 1,565 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively. We provide servicing to the CSEs and are contractually permitted to commingle cash collected from customers on financing receivables sold to CSE investors with our own cash prior to payment to a CSE, provided our short-term credit rating does not fall below A-1/P-1. These CSEs also owe us amounts for purchased financial assets and scheduled interest and principal payments. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the amounts of commingled ca sh owed to the CSEs were $ 921 million and $ 1,091 million, respectively, and the amounts owed to us by CSEs were $ 193 million and $ 391 million, respectively. Asset amounts exclude intercompany receivables for cash collected on behalf of the entities by GE CC as servicer, which are eliminated in consolidation. Such receivables provide the cash to re pay the entities’ liabilities. If these intercompany receivables were included in the table above, assets would be higher. In addition, other assets, borrowings and other liabilities exclude intercompany balances that are eliminated in consolidation . Inclu ded $ 785 million and $686 million of receivables at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, origin ated by Appliances. We require third party debt holder consent to sell these assets. The receivables will be included in assets of businesses held for s ale when the consent is received.
Unconsolidated VIE	INVESTMENTS IN UNCONSOLIDATED VIEs (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Other assets and investment securities $ 689 $ 806 Financing receivables – net 113 120 Total investments 802 926 Contractual obligations to fund investments, guarantees or revolving lines of credit 39 37 Total $ 841 $ 963

Intercompany Transactions (Tabl

Intercompany Transactions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Intercompany Transactions [Abstract]
Intercompany Transactions	Six months ended June 30 (In millions) 2015 2014 Cash from (used for) operating activities-continuing operations Combined $ 5,325 $ 7,715 GE customer receivables sold to GECC 1,169 510 GECC dividends to GE (450) (1,416) Other reclassifications and eliminations 386 (507) $ 6,430 $ 6,302 Cash from (used for) investing activities-continuing operations Combined $ 21,632 $ 2,603 GE customer receivables sold to GECC (1,493) (1,056) Other reclassifications and eliminations (355) (30) $ 19,784 $ 1,517 Cash from (used for) financing activities-continuing operations Combined $ (17,768) $ (15,413) GE customer receivables sold to GECC 324 546 GECC dividends to GE 450 1,416 Other reclassifications and eliminations (31) 537 $ (17,025) $ (12,914)

Supplemental Information Abou43

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables	PAST DUE AND NONACCRUAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Over 30 days Over 90 days Over 30 days Over 90 days (In millions) past due past due Nonaccrual past due past due Nonaccrual Commercial CLL $ 548 $ 172 $ 20 $ 610 $ 131 $ 25 Energy Financial Services 7 7 28 - - 68 GECAS 1 - 318 - - 419 Total Commercial 556 179 366 (a) 610 131 512 (a) Consumer 2,171 933 (b) 2 (c) 5,137 2,495 (b) 1,484 (c) Total $ 2,727 $ 1,112 $ 368 $ 5,747 $ 2,626 $ 1,996 Total as a percent of financing receivables 3.2 % 1.3 % 0.4 % 4.5 % 2.1 % 1.6 % (a) Included $ 349 million and $ 484 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms. Included $ 931 million and $ 1,231 million of Consumer loans at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are over 90 days past due and continue to accrue interest until the accounts are written off in the period that the account becomes 180 days past due. Include d none and $ 179 million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, which are currently paying in accordance with their contractual terms.
Impaired Loans	IMPAIRED LOANS AND RELATED RESERVES With no specific allowance With a specific allowance Recorded Unpaid Average Recorded Unpaid Average investment principal investment investment principal Associated investment (In millions) in loans balance in loans in loans balance allowance (a) in loans June 30, 2015 Commercial CLL $ 13 $ 15 $ 10 $ 4 $ 4 $ 3 $ 5 Energy Financial Services 28 29 45 - - - 8 GECAS 237 245 246 - - - - Other - - - - - - - Total Commercial(b) 278 289 301 4 4 3 13 Consumer(c) - - 46 719 626 (d) 238 1,162 Total $ 278 $ 289 $ 347 $ 723 $ 630 $ 241 $ 1,175 December 31, 2014 Commercial CLL $ 10 $ 10 $ 7 $ 5 $ 5 $ 4 $ 4 Energy Financial Services 53 54 26 15 15 12 24 GECAS 329 337 88 - - - 15 Other - - - - - - 1 Total Commercial(b) 392 401 121 20 20 16 44 Consumer(c) 138 179 120 2,042 2,092 408 2,547 Total $ 530 $ 580 $ 241 $ 2,062 $ 2,112 $ 424 $ 2,591 Write-offs to net realizable value are recognized against the allowance for losses primarily in the reporting period in which management has deemed all or a portion of the financing receivable to be uncollectible, but not later than 360 days after initial recognition of a specific reserve for a collateral dependent loan. We recognized insignificant amounts of interest income, including none on a cash basis, in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 , respective ly, in CLL . The total average investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 was $ 314 million and $ 165 million, respectively. We recognized $ 36 million, $ 126 mill ion and $ 91 million of interest income, including $ 1 million, $ 5 million and $ 1 million on a cash basis, in the six months ended June 30, 2015 , the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. The total average investment in impaired loans for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and the year en ded December 31, 2014 was $ 1,208 million and $ 2,667 million, respectively. Unpaid principal balance excludes accrued interest and fees.
Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses	(In millions) Non-impaired financing receivables General reserves Impaired loans Specific reserves June 30, 2015 Commercial $ 22,763 $ 88 $ 282 $ 3 Consumer 60,712 3,064 719 238 Total $ 83,475 $ 3,152 $ 1,001 $ 241 December 31, 2014 Commercial $ 25,329 $ 77 $ 412 $ 16 Consumer 98,640 3,603 2,180 408 Total $ 123,969 $ 3,680 $ 2,592 $ 424
Schedule Of Impaired Loan Balance Classified To Measure Impairment	IMPAIRED LOAN BALANCE CLASSIFIED BY THE METHOD USED TO MEASURE IMPAIRMENT (In millions) June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Discounted cash flow $ 797 $ 2,149 Collateral value 204 443 Total $ 1,001 $ 2,592
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Credit Quality Indicators	COMMERCIAL FINANCING RECEIVABLES BY RISK CATEGORY Secured (In millions) A B C Total June 30, 2015 CLL $ 12,159 $ 37 $ 32 $ 12,228 Energy Financial Services 2,495 41 142 2,678 GECAS 7,206 225 97 7,528 Other 151 - - 151 Total $ 22,011 $ 303 $ 271 $ 22,585 December 31, 2014 CLL $ 14,271 $ 49 $ 98 $ 14,418 Energy Financial Services 2,479 60 16 2,555 GECAS 7,908 237 118 8,263 Other 130 - - 130 Total $ 24,788 $ 346 $ 232 $ 25,366
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Supplemental Information About Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables [Line Items]
Credit Quality Indicators	Refreshed FICO score June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 661 or 601 to 600 or 661 or 601 to 600 or (in millions) higher 660 less higher 660 less U.S. installment and revolving credit $ 44,080 $ 11,736 $ 4,149 $ 43,466 $ 11,865 $ 4,532

Operating Segment Table - MDA (

Operating Segment Table - MDA (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 32,754	$ 32,260	$ 61,051	$ 62,488
Interest and other financial charges	1,286	1,299	2,514	2,650
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	968	192	7,101	633
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	3,583	3,076	2,347	5,771
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (1,135)	3,545	$ (14,743)	6,497
Variance in revenues	200.00%		(200.00%)
Variance in earnings (loss) from continuing operations	(1700.00%)
Variance in interest and other financial charges	300.00%		500.00%
Variance in provision for income taxes	4300.00%		2200.00%
Variance earnings loss continued operations fav unfav			U
Variance earnings loss discontinued oeprations fav unfav	U		U
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 33,093	33,183	$ 62,376	64,296
Operating Income (Loss)	4,574	5,168	(373)	9,693
Interest and other financial charges	(414)	(401)	(803)	(765)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	(584)	(409)	(890)	(727)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	2,390	2,884	(4,944)	5,185
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (1,360)	3,545	$ (14,933)	6,544
Variance in revenues	0.00%		(300.00%)
Variance in segment profit	(1100.00%)
Variance segment profit favorable unfavorable			U
Power And Water [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 6,801	6,292	$ 12,517	11,801
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 1,221	1,133	$ 2,092	2,021
Variance in revenues	800.00%		600.00%
Variance in segment profit	800.00%		400.00%
Oil And Gas [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,062	4,761	$ 8,023	9,069
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 583	665	$ 1,015	1,111
Variance in revenues	(1500.00%)		(1200.00%)
Variance in segment profit	(1200.00%)		(900.00%)
Energy Management [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,768	1,856	$ 3,453	3,528
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 82	69	$ 110	74
Variance in revenues	(500.00%)		(200.00%)
Variance in segment profit	1900.00%		4900.00%
Aviation [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 6,252	6,090	$ 11,926	11,868
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 1,269	1,197	$ 2,583	2,312
Variance in revenues	300.00%		0.00%
Variance in segment profit	600.00%		1200.00%
Healthcare [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 4,337	4,483	$ 8,412	8,681
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 705	730	$ 1,292	1,300
Variance in revenues	(300.00%)		(300.00%)
Variance in segment profit	(300.00%)		(100.00%)
Transportation [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 1,420	1,306	$ 2,728	2,533
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 331	270	$ 556	472
Variance in revenues	900.00%		800.00%
Variance in segment profit	2300.00%		1800.00%
Appliances And Lighting [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 2,235	2,120	$ 4,176	3,977
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 165	102	$ 268	155
Variance in revenues	500.00%		500.00%
Variance in segment profit	6200.00%		7300.00%
Industrial Segments [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 26,875	26,908	$ 51,235	51,457
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 4,356	4,166	$ 7,916	7,445
Variance in revenues	0.00%		0.00%
Variance in segment profit	500.00%		600.00%
GE Capital [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 6,218	6,275	$ 11,141	12,839
Operating Income (Loss)	$ 218	1,002	$ (8,289)	2,248
Variance in revenues	(100.00%)		(1300.00%)
Variance in segment profit	(7800.00%)
Variance segment profit favorable unfavorable			U
Corporate Items And Eliminations [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ (339)	(923)	$ (1,325)	(1,808)
Operating Income (Loss)	$ (1,186)	$ (1,474)	$ (2,878)	$ (3,016)
Corporate Items And Eliminations [Member] | Intersegment [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Variance in revenues	(6300.00%)		(2700.00%)
Variance in segment profit	(2000.00%)		(500.00%)

Summary of Significant Accoun45

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Entity [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015
Payment Guarantee [Member]
Guarantee Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantee Obligations Current Carrying Value	$ 207,118
GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Provision for losses net of tax	4,405	$ 6,691
Total charges after tax	4,581	$ 16,118
CLL [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Provision for losses net of tax	$ 4,329

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin46

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Assets and Liabilities of Businesses Held for Sale) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	May. 29, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	$ 15,580	$ 232
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	0				$ 0
Cash and cash equivalents	6,448				5,414
Investment securities (Note 3)	39,438				38,400
Current receivables	21,760				23,237
Loans and Finance Receivables	28,570				114,561
Assets of businesses held for sale	154,876				186,934
Other	0				0
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	48,981				48,794
ANZ [Member] | AUD [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business				$ 6,800
Held for sale [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	239				676
Investment securities (Note 3)	0				448
Current receivables	133				180
Inventories	720				588
Loans and Finance Receivables	4,635				2,144
Property, plant and equipment - net	1,100				1,015
Goodwill	799				539
Intangible Assets - Net	251				170
Other	486				540
Valuation allowance on disposal group	0				0
Assets of businesses held for sale	8,363				6,300
Short-term Borrowings	30				441
Accounts Payable	703				510
Other GE Current Liabilities	349				348
Bank Deposits	0				1,931
Long-term borrowings	0				0
Deferred income taxes	(136)				(33)
Other	545				178
Liabilities of businesses held for sale	1,491				3,375
Held for sale [Member] | Appliances [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business						$ 3,300
Held for sale [Member] | Appliances [Member] | Financing Receivable [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Assets of businesses held for sale						2,739
Liabilities of businesses held for sale						$ 1,577
Held for sale [Member] | Hungary Bank [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business					700
Held for sale [Member] | Signaling [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business					800
Assets of businesses held for sale					271
Liabilities of businesses held for sale					$ 129
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business			$ 671
Assets of businesses held for sale				5,346
Liabilities of businesses held for sale				358
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member] | AUD [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business				6,000
Held for sale [Member] | ANZ [Member] | NZD [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Consideration Received For Sale Of Business				$ 1,400
Held for sale [Member] | Real Estate [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested	$ 17,517

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin47

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Financing Receivables Held for Sale (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	$ 26,574			$ 26,574		$ 421
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	783		$ 948	3,898	$ 1,835
GECC [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	27,982			27,982		778
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	368			368		1,996
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	783		$ 948	3,898	$ 1,835
GECC [Member] | GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Allowance for loans losses write offs		$ 2,859
Provision for losses net of tax		2,197
Provision for losses before tax		$ 2,405
GECC [Member] | CLL [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	920			920		357
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	20			20		25
GECC [Member] | Energy Financial Services [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	6			6		35
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	28			28		68
GECC [Member] | GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	36			36		27
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	318			318		419
GECC [Member] | Total Commercial [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	1,072			1,072		419
GECC [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	26,910			26,910		359
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	2			2		1,484
GECC [Member] | Consumer [Member] | GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	656			656
Over 30 days past due	1,124			1,124
GECC [Member] | Other [Member]
Balance Sheet [Line Items]
Financing receivables held for sale	$ 110			$ 110		$ 0

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin48

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Discontinued Operations - business) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Operations
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	$ (783)	$ (948)	$ (3,898)	$ (1,835)
Disposal
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	6,448		6,448		$ 5,414
Financing Receivables - net	28,570		28,570		114,561
Financing receivables held for sale	26,574		26,574		421
Assets of discontinued operations	154,876		154,876		186,934
Liabilities
Other	0		0		0
Deferred income taxes	4,349		4,349		5,402
Liabilities of discontinued operations	48,981		48,981		48,794
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)	3,378	3,933	6,780	7,913
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	980	647	(857)	1,395
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(325)	18	450	(51)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes	655	665	(407)	1,344
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	(3,384)	(4)	(7,036)	14
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(1,021)	0	(2,546)	1
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	(4,405)	(4)	(9,582)	15
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	6,448		6,448		5,414
Investment securities	9,960		9,960		10,006
Financing Receivables - net	28,570		28,570		114,561
Other receivables	1,718		1,718		2,192
Property, plant and equipment - net	17,902		17,902		18,051
Goodwill	12,982		12,982		13,569
Intangible Assets - Net	165		165		301
Deferred income taxes	2,148		2,148		2,920
Financing receivables held for sale	68,828		68,828		3,116
Valuation allowance on disposal group	(7,259)		(7,259)		0
Other	13,414		13,414		16,804
Assets of discontinued operations	154,876		154,876		186,934
Liabilities
Short-term Borrowings	994		994		1,125
Accounts Payable	3,969		3,969		3,770
Other GE Current Liabilities	27		27		28
Non-recourse borrowings	9,168		9,168		10,569
Bank Deposits	19,572		19,572		18,998
Long-term borrowings	612		612		1,182
Other	10,290		10,290		7,720
Deferred income taxes	4,349		4,349		5,402
Liabilities of discontinued operations	48,981		48,981		48,794
GECC Real Estate [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	29	196	(1,738)	332
CLL [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member] | GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Operations
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	(2,415)	499	(6,128)	1,120
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	3,380
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	4,329
GECC [Member]
Operations
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	(783)	(948)	(3,898)	(1,835)
Disposal
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	(3,747)	665	(9,985)	1,364
Assets
Financing receivables held for sale	27,982		27,982		778
Assets of discontinued operations	154,867		154,867		186,924
Liabilities
Non-recourse borrowings	1,234		1,234		1,183
Liabilities of discontinued operations	48,856		48,856		$ 48,657
GECC [Member] | GECC Real Estate [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)	313	664	812	1,295
Interest	(137)	(274)	(373)	(547)
Operating and administrative	(142)	(201)	(307)	(351)
Depreciation and amortization	(2)	(85)	(62)	(170)
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	0	90	4	104
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	32	194	74	331
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	13	93	43	196
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes	45	287	117	527
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	(3)	0	(1,811)	0
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(72)	0	(619)	0
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	(75)	0	(2,430)	0
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	(30)	287	(2,313)	527
GECC [Member] | CLL [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Operations
Total revenues and other income (loss)	3,070	3,308	5,973	6,628
Interest	(641)	(774)	(1,343)	(1,562)
Operating and administrative	(1,028)	(955)	(2,005)	(1,791)
Depreciation and amortization	(421)	(960)	(1,768)	(1,935)
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	(13)	(110)	(1,757)	(207)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes	967	509	(900)	1,133
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(309)	(73)	315	(218)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes	658	436	(585)	915
Disposal
Gain (loss) on disposal before income taxes	(3,380)	0	(5,225)	0
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(949)	0	(1,927)	0
Gain (loss) on disposal, net of taxes	(4,329)	0	(7,152)	0
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes(a)	$ (3,671)	$ 436	$ (7,737)	$ 915

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin49

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (WMC) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)Lawsuits	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ (3,750)	$ 661	$ (9,989)	$ 1,359
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Adjustment For Pending Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties	11		11
Lawsuit Relating To Representations And Warranties Amount Of Mortgages	12,327		$ 12,327
Number Of Securitizations Related To Lawsuits Involving repurchase Claims On Loans In Which Adverse Parties Are Securitization Trustees			14
Revenues from discontinued operations	(5)	(39)	$ (5)	(35)
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	(10)	$ (30)	$ (16)	$ (32)
Number Of Lawsuits Involving Repurchase Claims On Loans | Lawsuits			15
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Increase To Reserve For Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties For Adverse Effect In Assumptions	0		$ 0
WMC Discontinued Operations [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Increase To Reserve For Claims For Unmet Representations And Warranties For Adverse Effect In Assumptions	$ 500		$ 500

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin50

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (Rollforward of the Reserve) (Details) - WMC Discontinued Operations [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Information For Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Reserve, beginning of period	$ 814	$ 550	$ 809	$ 800	$ 800
Provision	11	102	18	102
Claim resolutions	0	(103)	(2)	(353)
Reserve, end of period	825	$ 549	825	$ 549	809
Pending claims, beginning of period			3,694
New claims			8,639		9,225
Pending claims, end of period	3,688		3,688		$ 3,694
Claims Relating To Alleged Breaches Of Representations That Are Beyond Applicable Statute Of Llimitations	$ 428		$ 428

Businesses Held for Sale, Fin51

Businesses Held for Sale, Financing Receivables Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations (GE Money Japan Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax		$ (3,750)	$ 661	$ (9,989)	$ 1,359
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations		(4,405)	(4)	(9,582)	15
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax		(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) from Disposal of Discontinued Operation, before Income Tax		(3,384)	(4)	(7,036)	14
GE [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax	[1]	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes	[1]	(3,750)	661	(9,989)	1,359
GECC [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax		(3,747)	665	(9,985)	1,364
(Earnings) loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes		$ (3,747)	$ 665	$ (9,985)	$ 1,364
GE Money Japan [Member]
Financial Information For Businesses Held For Sale [Line Items]
Tax Credit Carryforward, Expiration Date						Dec. 31, 2017
Other Partial Tax Credit Carryforward Expiration Date						Dec. 31, 2019
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Investment Securities (Investme

Investment Securities (Investment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		$ 35,724	$ 33,367
Gross unrealized gains		4,017	5,193
Gross unrealized losses		(303)	(160)
Estimated fair value		39,438	38,400
Investments		39,438	38,400
Eliminations
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		(3)	(4)
Gross unrealized gains		0	0
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		(3)	(4)
U.S. Government and federal agency
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments		1,132
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments		26
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Investments		1,132
GE [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		81	82
Gross unrealized gains		28	4
Gross unrealized losses		(23)	(2)
Investments	[1]	86	84
GE [Member] | US Corporate
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		5	12
Gross unrealized gains		0	0
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		5	12
GE [Member] | Corporate - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		1	1
Gross unrealized gains		0	0
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		1	1
GE [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		75	69
Gross unrealized gains		28	4
Gross unrealized losses		(23)	(2)
Estimated fair value		80	71
GE [Member] | Trading Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		0	0
Gross unrealized gains		0	0
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		0	0
GECC [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		35,646	33,289
Gross unrealized gains		3,989	5,189
Gross unrealized losses		(280)	(158)
Investments		39,355	38,320
GECC [Member] | US Corporate
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		19,970	19,810
Gross unrealized gains		3,013	3,962
Gross unrealized losses		(147)	(69)
Estimated fair value		22,836	23,703
GECC [Member] | State and municipal
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		4,015	4,173
Gross unrealized gains		398	555
Gross unrealized losses		(90)	(53)
Estimated fair value		4,323	4,675
GECC [Member] | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		1,077	1,544
Gross unrealized gains		88	153
Gross unrealized losses		(7)	(5)
Estimated fair value		1,158	1,692
GECC [Member] | Commercial mortgage backed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		2,344	2,903
Gross unrealized gains		133	170
Gross unrealized losses		(16)	(10)
Estimated fair value		2,461	3,063
GECC [Member] | Asset-backed
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		112	304
Gross unrealized gains		1	8
Gross unrealized losses		(15)	(17)
Estimated fair value		98	295
GECC [Member] | Corporate - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		812	908
Gross unrealized gains		101	109
Gross unrealized losses		0	(1)
Estimated fair value		913	1,016
GECC [Member] | Government - non-U.S.
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		1,688	1,560
Gross unrealized gains		154	152
Gross unrealized losses		(4)	(2)
Estimated fair value		1,838	1,710
GECC [Member] | U.S. Government and federal agency
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		5,504	1,957
Gross unrealized gains		80	56
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		5,584	2,013
GECC [Member] | Available-for-sale Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		105	109
Gross unrealized gains		21	24
Gross unrealized losses		(1)	(1)
Estimated fair value		125	132
GECC [Member] | Trading Securities
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized cost		19	21
Gross unrealized gains		0	0
Gross unrealized losses		0	0
Estimated fair value		$ 19	$ 21
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Investment Securities (Invest53

Investment Securities (Investments, by type and length in continuous loss position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	$ 4,929		$ 4,929		$ 2,259
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(187)		(24)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	$ 560		560		1,554
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			$ (116)		(136)
Percent of Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more, considered investment grade	0.00%		0.00%
OTTI Previously Recognized Through OCI On Securities Held, Gross Unrealized Losses			$ 19
Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired	$ 0	$ 1	0	$ 2
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Additions, No Previous Impairment	14	0	14	0
Other than Temporary Impairment, Credit Losses Recognized in Earnings, Reductions, Securities Sold	0	$ 1	2	$ 53
US Corporate
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	2,267		2,267		554
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(113)		(16)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	246		246		836
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			(34)		(53)
State and municipal
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	735		735		67
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(32)		(1)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	162		162		308
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			(58)		(52)
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	197		197		30
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(3)		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	79		79		146
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			(4)		(5)
Mortgage-backed Securities, Residential, Subprime, Financing Receivable [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	63		63
Commercial mortgage backed
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	434		434		165
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(11)		(1)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	26		26		204
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			(5)		(9)
Asset-backed
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	9		9		9
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			0		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	43		43		42
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			(15)		(17)
Corporate - non-U.S.
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	36		36		42
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			0		(1)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	3		3		3
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			0		0
Government - non-U.S.
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	932		932		677
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(4)		(2)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		0		14
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			0		0
U.S. Government and federal agency
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	278		278		705
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			0		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	1		1		1
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			0		0
Retained interest
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	0		0		0
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			0		0
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		0		0
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			0		0
Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	41		41		10
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			(24)		(3)
Estimated fair value, 12 months or more	0		0		0
Gross unrealized losses, 12 months or more			0		0
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by US Government Sponsored Enterprises [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	1,132		1,132
Mortgage-backed Securities, Issued by Private Enterprises [Member]
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Debt securities, Estimated fair value	26		26
GECC [Member] | Equity Securities
Available-for-sale Securities Estimated Fair Value And Gross Unrealized Losses [Abstract]
Estimated fair value, less than 12 months	$ 29		29			$ 4
Gross unrealized losses, less than 12 months			$ (23)		$ (2)

Investment Securities (Impairme

Investment Securities (Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Pre-tax, Other-Than-Temporary Impairments on Investment Securities
Total pre tax, OTTI recognized	$ 29	$ 7	$ 32	$ 16
Less: pre-tax, OTTI recognized in AOCI	0	0	0	(4)
Pre-tax, OTTI recognized in earnings	29	7	32	$ 12
Other Than Temporary Impairment Related To Equity Securities	$ 728	$ 2	$ 0

Investment Securities (Changes

Investment Securities (Changes in Cumulative Credit Loss Impairments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Changes in Cumulative Credit Loss Impairments Recognized on Debt Securities
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, beginning of period	$ 174	$ 423	$ 176	$ 474
Credit loss impairments recognized on securities not previously impaired	14	0	14	0
Incremental credit loss impairments recognized on securities previously impaired	0	1	0	2
Less: credit loss impairments previously recognized on securities sold during the period	0	1	2	53
Cumulative credit loss impairments recognized, end of period	$ 188	$ 423	$ 188	$ 423

Investment Securities (Contract

Investment Securities (Contractual maturities) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Amortized cost
Within one year	$ 4,912
After one year through five years	4,134
After five years through ten years	4,726
After ten years	18,221
Estimated fair value
Within one year	5,577
After one year through five years	4,355
After five years through ten years	5,069
After ten years	$ 20,499

Investment Securities (Gross Re

Investment Securities (Gross Realized Gain Losses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Total	$ (28)	$ 23	$ 53	$ 25
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds	728	738	3,300	1,376
Net pre-tax gains (loss) on trading securities	2	1	(2)	(3)
Trinity [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Available-for-sale Securities, Gross Realized Gains (Losses), Sale Proceeds			1,634
Subsidiaries [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gains	1	2	1	2
Losses, including impairments	(14)	0	(14)	0
Total	(13)	2	(13)	2
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Gains	6	28	101	36
Losses, including impairments	(21)	(7)	(35)	(13)
Total	$ (15)	$ 21	$ 66	$ 23

Inventories (Details)

Inventories (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Inventory [Line Items]
Total		$ 18,704	$ 17,689
GE [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials and work in process		10,488	9,820
Finished goods		7,557	7,126
Unbilled shipments		617	755
Inventory, Gross, Total		18,662	17,701
Less revaluation to LIFO		(5)	(62)	[1]
Total	[2]	18,657	17,639
GECC [Member]
Inventory [Line Items]
Finished goods		47	50
Total		$ 47	$ 50
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at June 30, 2015 included total assets of $ 46,748 million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included current receivables and net financing receivables of $28,245 million and investment securities of $ 3,186 million within continuing operations and assets of discontinued operations of $ 14,078 million. Our consolidated liabilities at June 30, 2015 included liabilities of cer tain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $ 16,991 million within continuing operations and non-recourse borrowings of CSEs within discontinued operations of $ 9,168 million. See Note 16 .
[2]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

GECC Financing Receivables an59

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net		$ 70,827	$ 70,827	$ 110,255
Assets	[1]	610,926	610,926	648,162
GECC [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income		84,476	84,476	126,561
Allowance for losses		(3,393)	(3,393)	(4,104)	$ (4,165)	$ (4,025)
Financing receivables, net		81,083	81,083	122,457
Assets		463,320	463,320	502,570
Financing receivable held for sale		0	28,170
GECC [Member] | Assets held for sale [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivable held for sale		0	5,508
GECC [Member] | Loans receivable [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income		79,169	79,169	120,007
GECC [Member] | Investment in financing leases
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income		$ 5,307	$ 5,307	$ 6,554
[1]	(a) Our consolidated assets at June 30, 2015 included total assets of $ 46,748 million of certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that can only be used to settle the liabilities of those VIEs. These assets included current receivables and net financing receivables of $28,245 million and investment securities of $ 3,186 million within continuing operations and assets of discontinued operations of $ 14,078 million. Our consolidated liabilities at June 30, 2015 included liabilities of cer tain VIEs for which the VIE creditors do not have recourse to GE. These liabilities included non-recourse borrowings of consolidated securitization entities (CSEs) of $ 16,991 million within continuing operations and non-recourse borrowings of CSEs within discontinued operations of $ 9,168 million. See Note 16 .

GECC Financing Receivables an60

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses (Net Investment in Financing Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
GECC [Member]
Financing Leases [Abstract]
Loans and leases receivable, Gross	$ 84,476	$ 126,561

GECC Financing Receivables an61

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses (Financing Receivables by Portfolio) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	$ 70,827	$ 110,255
GECC [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	84,476	126,561
Allowance for losses	(3,393)	(4,104)	$ (4,165)	$ (4,025)
Financing receivables, net	81,083	122,457
GECC [Member] | CLL [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	12,228	14,418
Allowance for losses	(31)	(21)	(22)	(17)
GECC [Member] | GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	7,528	8,263
Allowance for losses	(35)	(46)	(21)	(17)
GECC [Member] | Energy Financial Services [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	2,787	2,580
Allowance for losses	(23)	(26)	(21)	(8)
GECC [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	23,045	25,741
Allowance for losses	(91)	(93)	(64)	(44)
GECC [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	61,431	100,820
Allowance for losses	(3,302)	(4,011)	(4,101)	(3,981)
GECC [Member] | Other Commercial Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net of deferred income	502	480
Allowance for losses	$ (2)	$ 0	$ 0	$ (2)

GECC Financing Receivables an62

GECC Financing Receivables and Allowance for Losses (Allowance for Losses on Financing Receivables) (Details) - GECC [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 4,104	$ 4,025	$ 4,025
Provision charged	3,898	1,835
Other	(248)	(70)	(70)
Gross write-offs	(4,829)	(2,199)	(2,199)
Recoveries	468	574	574
Ending Balance	3,393	4,165	4,104
Restructuring Charges [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Provision charged	2,405
Gross write-offs	2,859
CLL [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	21	17	17
Provision charged	8	7
Other	9	(1)
Gross write-offs	(11)	(6)
Recoveries	4	5
Ending Balance	31	22	21
Energy Financial Services [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	26	8	8
Provision charged	17	13
Other	0	0
Gross write-offs	(20)	(2)
Recoveries	0	2
Ending Balance	23	21	26
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	46	17	17
Provision charged	(11)	11
Other	0	0
Gross write-offs	0	(7)
Recoveries	0	0
Ending Balance	35	21	46
Other Commercial Segment [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	0	2	2
Provision charged	15	0
Other	0	(2)
Gross write-offs	(13)	0
Recoveries	0	0
Ending Balance	2	0	0
Commercial [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	93	44	44
Provision charged	29	31
Other	9	(3)
Gross write-offs	(44)	(15)
Recoveries	4	7
Ending Balance	91	64	93
Consumer [Member]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	4,011	3,981	3,981
Provision charged	3,869	1,804
Other	(257)	(67)
Gross write-offs	(4,785)	(2,184)
Recoveries	464	567
Ending Balance	$ 3,302	$ 4,101	$ 4,011

Property, Plant and Equipment63

Property, Plant and Equipment (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Original cost	$ 87,209		$ 87,209		$ 84,071
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(36,170)		(36,170)		(35,735)
Depreciation and amortization	1,217	$ 1,182	2,325	$ 2,395
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	51,039		51,039		48,336
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 34,830		$ 34,830		$ 31,519

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Ot64

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill) (Details) € in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2015EUR (€)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)	Jan. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 20, 2014EUR (€)	Jun. 20, 2014USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)			$ 62,184		$ 62,983
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			1,723	$ 2,066
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current			(181)		253
Intangible assets subject to amortization			13,544		13,725
Indefinite-lived intangible assets			124		130
Total			13,668		$ 13,855
Dispositions, currency exchange and other			(1,563)
Goodwill, Acquired During Period			764
Goodwill, period increase (decrease)			(799)
Minimum [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Discount Rate					9.00%
Maximum [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Discount Rate					16.00%
Acquisition API Healthcare
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current					$ 125
Goodwill, Acquired During Period					280
Acquisition Thermo Fisher
Goodwill [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current					320
Goodwill, Acquired During Period					700
Acquisition Alstom
Goodwill [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired | €		€ (300)
Business Combination, Separately Recognized Transactions, Additional Disclosures, Acquisition Cost Expensed | €	€ 260
Estimated Purchase Price to Aquire Business, Net of Cash Acquired | €							€ 12,350
Estimated Cash from Acquisition								$ 3,400
Anticipated Third Party Investment In Joint Venture | €							€ 2,600
Energy Management Power Conversion Member [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)					$ 1,500
Reporting Unit Percentage Of Fair Value In Excess Of Carrying Amount					10.00%
Reporting Unit Goodwill As Percent Of Total					2.00%
GECC [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)			11,694		$ 11,456
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired			1,677	$ 0
Total			1,128		875
Goodwill, period increase (decrease)			238
GECC [Member] | Acquisition Milestone Aviation Group [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)						$ 730
Intangible assets subject to amortization						345
Estimated Purchase Price to Aquire Business, Net of Cash Acquired						$ 1,750
GECC [Member] | CLL [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)					13,058
Dispositions, currency exchange and other			12,945
GECC [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill (Note 7)					$ 9,777
Dispositions, currency exchange and other			$ 410

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Ot65

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Goodwill Rollforward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 62,983
Acquisitions	764
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(1,563)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	62,184
Power And Water [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	8,754
Acquisitions	31
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(159)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	8,626
Oil And Gas [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	10,572
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(214)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	10,358
Energy Management [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	4,570
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(272)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	4,298
Aviation [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	8,952
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(320)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	8,632
Healthcare [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	17,532
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(78)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	17,454
Transportation [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	887
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(17)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	870
Appliances And Lighting [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	226
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(9)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	217
GE Capital [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	11,456
Acquisitions	733
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	(495)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	11,694
Corporate [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	34
Acquisitions	0
Dispositions, currency exchange and other	1
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 35

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Ot66

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Other Intangible Assets, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Acquisitions, Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Intangible assets subject to amortization	$ 13,544	$ 13,725
Indefinite-lived intangible assets	124	130
Total	$ 13,668	$ 13,855

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Ot67

Acquisitions, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	$ 24,211		$ 24,211		$ 24,075
Accumulated amortization	(10,667)		(10,667)		(10,350)
Net	13,544		13,544		13,725
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)	13,668		13,668		13,855
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current			(181)		253
Amortization expense	430	$ 397	858	$ 781
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Estimated Amortization Expense
Adjustments related to Present Value of Future Profits	280		280		293
Acquisition API Healthcare [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current					125
Acquisition Thermo Fisher [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Intangible Assets, Current					320
Customer-related [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	8,166		8,166		8,064
Accumulated amortization	(2,368)		(2,368)		(2,261)
Net	5,798		5,798		5,803
Patents and technology [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	6,455		6,455		6,694
Accumulated amortization	(3,018)		(3,018)		(2,900)
Net	3,437		3,437		3,794
Capitalized software[Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	7,381		7,381		7,349
Accumulated amortization	(4,198)		(4,198)		(4,178)
Net	3,183		3,183		3,171
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	1,139		1,139		1,151
Accumulated amortization	(280)		(280)		(263)
Net	859		859		888
Lease valuations [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	107		107		0
Accumulated amortization	(10)		(10)		0
Net	97		97		0
Present value of future profits [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	632		632		614
Accumulated amortization	(632)		(632)		(614)
Net	0		0		0
All other [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross carrying amount	331		331		203
Accumulated amortization	(161)		(161)		(134)
Net	$ 170		$ 170		$ 69

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (D

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		$ 67,822	$ 70,714
Long-term borrowings		185,351	199,182
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities		16,991	19,369
Bank deposits		45,799	43,841
Total borrowings and bank deposits		315,963	333,106
Non U.S.
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Bank deposits		8,028	8,905
Intersegment [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		(1,003)	(863)
Long-term borrowings		(40)	(45)
Commercial Paper [Member] | US
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		21,906	22,019
Commercial Paper [Member] | Non U.S.
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		3,107	2,993
Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities		2,899	3,377
Certificate Of Deposit Distributed With Maturities Greater Than One Year [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Bank deposits		15,622	14,500
GE [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings	[1]	4,687	3,872
Long-term borrowings	[1]	15,930	12,468
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	[1]	0	0
Bank deposits	[1]	0	0
GE [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		1,000	500
GE [Member] | Payable to Banks
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		548	343
Long-term borrowings		76	5
GE [Member] | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		2,057	2,068
GE [Member] | Other Short Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		1,082	961
GE [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		15,473	11,945
GE [Member] | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		381	518
GECC [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		64,138	67,705
Long-term borrowings		169,461	186,759
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities		16,991	19,369
Bank deposits		45,799	43,841
Funding secured by real estate, aircraft and other collateral		5,193	4,835
Non-recourse to GECC		1,234	1,183
GECC [Member] | Guaranteed investment contracts [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings and long-term borrowings		433	439
GECC [Member] | Commercial Paper [Member] | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		25,013
GECC [Member] | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		36,163	36,995
GECC [Member] | Current Portion Of Long Term Borrowings [Member] | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		33,237
GECC [Member] | GE Interest Plus notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		2,499	5,467
GECC [Member] | Other Short Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Short-term borrowings		463	231
GECC [Member] | Senior unsecured notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		149,278	162,194
GECC [Member] | Senior unsecured notes [Member] | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		137,719
GECC [Member] | Subordinated notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		4,659	4,804
GECC [Member] | Subordinated notes [Member] | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		3,975
GECC [Member] | Subordinated debentures
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		6,774	7,085
GECC [Member] | Subordinated debentures | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		6,774
GECC [Member] | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		8,750	$ 12,676
GECC [Member] | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member] | Financial Guarantee
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		400
Synchrony [Member] | Subordinated notes [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		4,593
Synchrony [Member] | Other Long Term Borrowing [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings		$ 5,151
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (P

Borrowings and Bank Deposits (Parenthetical) (Details) - Debt Instrument, Name [Domain] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	$ 185,351	$ 199,182
Bank deposits (Note 8)	45,799	43,841
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	67,822	70,714
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	16,991	19,369
GECC [Member]
Borrowings And Bank Deposits [Line Items]
Long-term borrowings (Note 8)	169,461	186,759
Bank deposits (Note 8)	45,799	43,841
Short-term borrowings (Note 8)	64,138	67,705
Non Recourse Borrowings Of Consolidated Securitization Entities	$ 16,991	$ 19,369

Postretirement Benefit Plans (C

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Cost of Pension Plans) (Details) - Postretirement Benefit Costs [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Pension Benefit Plan [Member] | Principal pension plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	$ 367	$ 299	$ 728	$ 617
Prior service cost amortization	51	54	103	108
Expected return on plan assets	(827)	(800)	(1,652)	(1,601)
Interest cost on benefit obligation	696	687	1,391	1,373
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	820	642	1,645	1,283
Net curtailment / other gain	0	0	71	0
Pension plans cost	1,107	882	2,286	1,780
Pension Benefit Plan [Member] | Other Pension Plan, Defined Benefit [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	95	105	200	219
Prior service cost amortization	0	2	0	3
Expected return on plan assets	(205)	(199)	(414)	(396)
Interest cost on benefit obligation	130	148	263	294
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	71	50	145	99
Pension plans cost	91	106	194	219
Retiree Benefit Plan [Member] | Principal Retiree Health and Life Insurance Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Service cost for benefits earned	51	40	92	84
Prior service cost amortization	34	99	67	197
Expected return on plan assets	(12)	(13)	(24)	(25)
Interest cost on benefit obligation	100	110	201	220
Net actuarial (gain) loss amortization	2	(43)	3	(86)
Net curtailment / other gain	(196)	0	(192)	0
Pension plans cost	$ (21)	$ 193	$ 147	$ 390

Postretirement Benefit Plans (P

Postretirement Benefit Plans (Pension Plan Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Investments	$ 39,438	$ 38,400

Income Taxes (Balance of unreco

Income Taxes (Balance of unrecognized tax benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 5,389		$ 5,389		$ 5,619
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate	3,920		3,920		4,059
Accrued interest on unrecognized tax benefits	835		835		807
Accrued penalties on unrecognized tax benefits	100		100		103
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)			2,073	$ (2,201)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	968	$ 192	7,101	$ 633
Income Tax Reconciliation Repatriation Of Foreign Earnings	125		3,674
Foreign Cash In Excess Of Normal Operating Needs	36,000		36,000
Income Tax Reconciliation Change In Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance	230		2,661
GE Capital Exit Plan [Member]
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	355		6,335
Lower Limit
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months lower limit	0		0		0
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate			0		0
Upper Limit
Income Tax Disclosure [Line Items]
Reasonably possible reduction to the balance of unrecognized tax benefits in succeeding 12 months upper limit	$ 900		900		900
Portion that, if recognized, would reduce tax expense and effective tax rate			$ 350		$ 300

Shareowners' Equity (Changes In

Shareowners' Equity (Changes In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance			$ (18,172)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	$ 4,170	$ 700	(70)	$ 1,969
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	12	9	(36)	7
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	(18,206)	(7,158)	(18,206)	(7,158)
Investment Securities [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	1,245	764	1,013	307
OCI before reclassification tax	(365)	211	(210)	457
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	(692)	302	(405)	749
Reclassification from OCI, tax	3	(11)	(26)	(4)
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	10	(25)	(44)	(15)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	(682)	277	(449)	734
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	1	0	1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	564	1,040	564	1,040
Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	(7,716)	177	(2,427)	126
OCI before reclassification tax	(201)	45	1,343	116
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	1,511	(146)	(3,828)	(99)
Reclassification from OCI, tax	(150)	0	(151)	124
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	304	38	307	40
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	1,815	(108)	(3,521)	(59)
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	13	8	(34)	6
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	(5,914)	61	(5,914)	61
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	(226)	(189)	(180)	(257)
OCI before reclassification tax	42	(31)	4	40
Other comprehensive income (OCI) before reclassifications - net of deferred taxes	433	(191)	(493)	(92)
Reclassification from OCI, tax	(68)	15	49	9
Reclassification from OCI net of deferred taxes	(347)	204	533	173
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	86	13	40	81
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	(140)	(176)	(140)	(176)
Benefit Plans [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Beginning balance	(15,667)	(8,601)	(16,578)	(9,296)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	2,951	518	3,860	1,213
Less Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	(2)	0
Prior Service credit (costs)- net of deferred taxes	2,090	0	2,090	0
Net actuarial gain (loss), Tax	204	(10)	269	32
Net actuarial gain (loss) - net of deferred taxes	349	(6)	559	166
Prior service credit (costs), tax	(1,194)	0	(1,194)	0
Net curtailment/settlement, tax	(71)	0	(44)	0
Net curtailment/settlement - net of deferred taxes	(125)	0	(77)	0
Prior service cost amortization, tax	38	66	75	130
Prior service cost amortization - net of deferred taxes	51	95	101	188
Net actuarial loss amortization, tax	301	211	605	424
Net actuarial loss amortization - net of deferred taxes	586	429	1,187	859
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Ending balance	$ (12,716)	$ (8,083)	$ (12,716)	$ (8,083)

Shareowners' Equity (Reclass Ou

Shareowners' Equity (Reclass Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	$ (968)	$ (192)	$ (7,101)	$ (633)
Net earnings (loss)	(1,135)	3,545	(14,743)	6,497
Total Costs and Expenses	29,171	29,184	58,704	56,717
Financial Services Revenue	5,917	5,824	10,389	12,005
Interest and other financial charges	1,286	1,299	2,514	2,650
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	3,583	3,076	2,347	5,771
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Income	15	13	17	(6)
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	7	4	6	(3)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	137	0	137	(124)
Total Costs and Expenses	4	(4)	4	(129)
Reclassification out of AOCI
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Net earnings (loss)	(479)	(741)	(2,007)	(1,245)
Financial Services Revenue	404	(145)	(540)	(11)
Interest and other financial charges	26	(2)	12	(8)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(150)	0	(151)	124
Net earnings (loss)	(304)	(38)	(307)	(40)
Total Costs and Expenses	(154)	(38)	(156)	(164)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(68)	15	49	9
Net earnings (loss)	347	(204)	(533)	(173)
Interest and other financial charges	7	(12)	7	(34)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	415	(219)	(582)	(182)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Interest Rate Contract
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest and other financial charges	(22)	(60)	(61)	(129)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Interest and other financial charges	430	(147)	(528)	(19)
Reclassification out of AOCI | Pension Plan, Defined Benefit
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	268	277	636	554
Net earnings (loss)	(512)	(524)	(1,211)	(1,047)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	(780)	(801)	(1,847)	(1,601)
Curtailment loss	196	0	121	0
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)	(887)	(640)	(1,792)	(1,283)
Prior service cost amortization	89	161	176	318
Reclassification out of AOCI | Available-for-sale Securities
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Other Income	(13)	36	70	19
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	3	(11)	(26)	(4)
Net earnings (loss)	(10)	25	44	15
GECC [Member]
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income on Derivatives [Line Items]
Benefit (provision) for income taxes	(384)	217	(6,211)	94
Net earnings (loss)	(3,275)	1,838	(17,929)	3,794
Total Costs and Expenses	5,362	5,319	12,874	10,503
Financial Services Revenue	6,196	6,241	11,098	12,778
Interest and other financial charges	996	1,024	1,945	2,123
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest	$ 856	$ 956	$ (1,733)	$ 2,336

Shareowners' Equity (Summary of

Shareowners' Equity (Summary of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
GECC issuance of preferred stock	$ 4,950			$ 4,950
Synchrony Financial	2,700			2,531
AOCI and other	1,126			1,193
Noncontrolling interests	$ 8,776	[1]	$ 6,054	8,674	[1]	$ 8,738	$ 6,183	$ 6,217
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	13,200
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 0.06
GECC [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
GECC issuance of preferred stock			450
Synchrony Financial			$ 1,083
Noncontrolling interests	$ 3,083			$ 2,899
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $ (230) million and $ (194) million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Shareowners' Equity (Changes of

Shareowners' Equity (Changes of Noncontrolling Interests) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015		Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Changes To Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance		$ 8,738		$ 6,183	$ 8,674	[1]	$ 6,217	$ 6,217
Net earnings (loss)		223		52	192		19
GECC preferred stock dividend		161		161	161		161
Dividends		(16)		(25)	(18)		(35)
Dispositions		(6)		(92)	(6)		(92)
AOCI and other					1,126			1,193
Ending balance		8,776	[1]	6,054	8,776	[1]	6,054	8,674	[1]
GECC [Member]
Changes To Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance					2,899
Ending balance		3,083			3,083			2,899
Quarterly dividends paid to GE		0		583	450		1,083
Special dividends paid		0		333	0		333
GE [Member]
Changes To Noncontrolling Interest
Beginning balance	[2]				825
AOCI and other		(2)		$ 97	95		$ 106
Ending balance	[2]	$ 744			$ 744			$ 825
[1]	(c) Included AOCI attributable to noncontrolling interests of $ (230) million and $ (194) million at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.
[2]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.

GECC Revenues from Services (De

GECC Revenues from Services (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Total	$ 5,917	$ 5,824	$ 10,389	$ 12,005
Eliminations
Total	(279)	(417)	(709)	(773)
GECC [Member]
Interest On Loans	2,955	3,038	5,892	6,066
Equipment leased to others	1,194	1,149	2,340	2,289
Fees	795	794	1,587	1,614
Investment Income	431	518	975	1,011
Associated companies	381	249	735	607
Premiums earned by insurance activities	380	380	709	733
Financing leases	96	93	191	231
Other items	(36)	20	(1,331)	227
Total	6,196	6,241	11,098	12,778
Net other-than-temporary impairments on investment securities	$ 15	$ 7	18	$ 12
Impairments related to equity investments			$ 1,392

Earnings Per Share Informatio78

Earnings Per Share Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Amount attributable to the Company:
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations for per-share calculation, Diluted	$ 2,388	$ 2,881	$ (4,950)	$ 5,178
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation, Diluted	(3,745)	661	(9,995)	1,358
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Diluted	(1,357)	3,541	(14,939)	6,536
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations for per-share calculation, basic	2,387	2,881	(4,950)	5,178
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for per-share calculation, basic	(3,745)	661	(9,995)	1,358
Net earnings (loss) attributable to GE common shareowners for per-share calculation, Basic	$ (1,357)	$ 3,541	$ (14,939)	$ 6,536
Average equivalent shares
Shares of GE common stock outstanding, Diluted	10,087	10,031	10,077	10,041
Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) and warrants, Diluted	71	79	0	79
Total average equivalent shares, Diluted	10,158	10,110	10,077	10,120
Shares of GE common stock outstanding, Basic	10,087	10,031	10,077	10,041
Employee compensation-related shares (including stock options) and warrants, Basic	0	0	0	0
Total average equivalent shares, Basic	10,087	10,031	10,077	10,041
Per-share amounts
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations-Diluted	$ 0.24	$ 0.28	$ (0.49)	$ 0.51
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations-Diluted	(0.37)	0.07	(0.99)	0.13
Net earnings (loss)-Diluted	(0.13)	0.35	(1.48)	0.65
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations-Basic	0.24	0.29	(0.49)	0.52
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations-Basic	(0.37)	0.07	(0.99)	0.14
Net earnings (loss)-Basic	$ (0.13)	$ 0.35	$ (1.48)	$ 0.65
Preferred stock dividends declared	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Outstanding anti-dilutive stock awards not included in computation of diluted earnings per share	94	70	364	71

Fair Value Measurements (Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Cumulative Gain (Loss) Adjustment For Non Performance Risk	$ 14	$ 16
Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	41,127	41,090
Liabilities	1,768	1,718
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2			$ 0
Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	623	540
Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,145	1,178
Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets		0
Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,467	2,413
Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	222	277
US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	22,841	23,715
State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	4,323	4,675
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,158	1,692
Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2,461	3,063
Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	98	295
Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	914	1,017
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2		13
Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,838	1,710
Fair Value Of Securities Transferred Between Level 1 And Level 2		487
U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	5,584	2,013
Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	202	199
Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19	21
Level 1 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	236	192
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets		0
Level 1 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	12	0
Level 1 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	28	0
Level 1 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 1 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	177	171
Level 1 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19	21
Level 2 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	42,569	44,232
Liabilities	6,564	6,068
Level 2 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	5,419	4,890
Level 2 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	1,145	1,178
Level 2 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets		0
Level 2 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	7,156	9,957
Level 2 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 2 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19,817	20,659
Level 2 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	4,222	4,560
Level 2 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,156	1,676
Level 2 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2,459	3,054
Level 2 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	22	172
Level 2 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	619	680
Level 2 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	1,808	1,708
Level 2 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	5,291	1,747
Level 2 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	19	19
Level 2 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Level 3 | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	4,083	4,250
Liabilities	11	13
Level 3 | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	11	13
Level 3 | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Level 3 | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets		0
Level 3 | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	72	40
Level 3 | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	222	277
Level 3 | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3,024	3,056
Level 3 | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	101	115
Level 3 | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2	16
Level 3 | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2	9
Level 3 | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	76	123
Level 3 | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	283	337
Level 3 | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	2	2
Level 3 | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	293	266
Level 3 | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	6	9
Level 3 | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	(5,761)	(7,584)
Liabilities	(4,807)	(4,363)
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Derivative liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	(4,807)	(4,363)
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Other Liabilities
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets		0
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	(5,761)	(7,584)
Netting Adjustment | Recurring | Other Assets
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	0	0
Netting Adjustment | Trading | Recurring
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Change

Fair Value Measurements (Changes in Level 3 Instruments) (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance			$ 2,596
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	$ 2,665		2,665
Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Cash Accruals Not Included In Schedule Assets Measured For Fair Value On Recurring Basis	11	$ 8	11	$ 8
Other
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	225
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	4
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Purchases	0
Sales	(7)
Settlements	0
Transfers into Level 3	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	222		222
Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	4,245	4,333	4,246	4,128
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	(24)	40	(45)	52
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(163)	116	(75)	199
Purchases	93	207	188	372
Sales	(50)	(231)	(165)	(243)
Settlements	(34)	(32)	(82)	(87)
Transfers into Level 3	42	42	42	140
Transfers out of Level 3	(26)	(80)	(26)	(166)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	4,083	4,395	4,083	4,395
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	(6)	17	(40)	19
Recurring | Derivatives
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	40	26	29	20
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	(4)	4	(1)	7
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	2	0
Purchases	0	(3)	1	1
Sales	0	0	0	0
Settlements	(6)	3	(8)	3
Transfers into Level 3	42	0	42	(1)
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(1)	0	(1)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	72	29	72	29
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	(7)	3	(3)	14
Recurring | Retained interest
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance		1	1	1
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings		0		0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income		0		0
Purchases		0		0
Sales		0		0
Settlements		0		0
Transfers into Level 3		0		0
Transfers out of Level 3		0		0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance		1		1
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held		0		0
Recurring | Other
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	225	189	217	201
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	4	10	(34)	11
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Purchases	0	20	0	20
Sales	(7)	(2)	(21)	(15)
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	222	217	222	217
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	1	14	(37)	5
US Corporate | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	3,163	3,011	3,056	2,787
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	(10)	12	(3)	18
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(145)	56	(86)	119
Purchases	87	187	181	339
Sales	(38)	(157)	(55)	(156)
Settlements	(20)	(27)	(56)	(68)
Transfers into Level 3	0	41	0	138
Transfers out of Level 3	(13)	(63)	(13)	(117)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	3,024	3,060	3,024	3,060
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
State and municipal | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	114	105	115	96
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0	0	0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(5)	4	(4)	7
Purchases	0	1	0	10
Sales	0	0	0	0
Settlements	(8)	0	(10)	(3)
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	101	110	101	110
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Residential Mortgage Backed Securities | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	2	81	16	86
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	1	5	1
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	1	(4)	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	(16)	(15)	(16)
Settlements	0	(1)	0	(5)
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2	66	2	66
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Commercial mortgage backed | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	2	12	9	10
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0	0	0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	(7)	0
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	2
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2	12	2	12
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Asset-backed | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	111	142	123	145
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	(14)	1	(14)	2
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(8)	2	(5)	4
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	(12)	0
Settlements	0	(5)	(3)	(11)
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	(13)	(10)	(13)	(10)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	76	130	76	130
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Corporate - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	290	522	337	515
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	12	0	13
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	(7)	36	(4)	43
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	(54)	(50)	(54)
Settlements	0	0	0	(1)
Transfers into Level 3	0	1	0	1
Transfers out of Level 3	0	(6)	0	(6)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	283	511	283	511
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Government - non-U.S. | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	2	1	2	31
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0	0	0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	0	0
Settlements	0	0	0	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	(30)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	2	1	2	1
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
U.S. Government and federal agency | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	291	232	266	225
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0	0	0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	2	17	28	26
Purchases	0	0	0	0
Sales	0	0	0	0
Settlements	0	0	(1)	0
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	(2)
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	293	249	293	249
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	0	0	0	0
Available-for-sale Securities | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Changes in Level 3, beginning balance	5	11	9	11
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in earnings	0	0	2	0
Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income	0	0	(2)	0
Purchases	6	2	6	2
Sales	(5)	(2)	(5)	(2)
Settlements	0	(2)	(4)	(2)
Transfers into Level 3	0	0	0	0
Transfers out of Level 3	0	0	0	0
Changes in Level 3, ending balance	6	9	6	9
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to instruments still held	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Fair Value Measurements (Non-Re

Fair Value Measurements (Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) - Non-recurring - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Adjustments To Assets Measured At Fair Value On Non Recurring Basis	$ (112)	$ (189)	$ (4,037)	$ (403)
Financing receivables and loans held for sale [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Adjustments To Assets Measured At Fair Value On Non Recurring Basis	(27)	(89)	(2,447)	(117)
Cost and equity method investments [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Adjustments To Assets Measured At Fair Value On Non Recurring Basis	(60)	(42)	(1,509)	(203)
Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Adjustments To Assets Measured At Fair Value On Non Recurring Basis	(25)	$ (58)	(81)	$ (83)
Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost and equity method investments	0		0		$ 0
Long-lived assets, including real-estate			0		102
Financing receivables and loans held for sale			0		1
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	0		0		103
Level 3
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cost and equity method investments	2,123		2,123		346
Long-lived assets, including real-estate			159		718
Financing receivables and loans held for sale			22,532		584
Assets Fair Value Disclosure	$ 24,814		$ 24,814		$ 1,648

Fair Value Measurements (Signif

Fair Value Measurements (Significant Unobservable Inputs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate		9.00%
Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate		16.00%
Recurring | US Corporate
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 855	$ 917
Recurring | State And Municipal Debt
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	17	17
Recurring | Asset-backed
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	76	102
Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S.
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	227	278
Recurring | Other financial assets
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	197	117
Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	22,483
Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	1,867	309
Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	17	664
Level 3
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	2,665	2,596
Assets Fair Value Disclosure Nonrecurring	297	657
Individually Insignificant Recurring Fair Value Measurements	35	210
Individually Insignificant NonRecurring Fair Value Measurements	150	18
Level 3 | Recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset Value	4,083	4,246	$ 4,245	$ 4,395	$ 4,333	$ 4,128
Level 3 | Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 855	$ 917
Level 3 | Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	1.80%	1.50%
Level 3 | Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	11.00%	14.80%
Level 3 | Recurring | US Corporate | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	7.00%	6.60%
Level 3 | Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 17	$ 17
Level 3 | Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.20%	4.90%
Level 3 | Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.20%	4.90%
Level 3 | Recurring | State And Municipal Debt | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.20%	4.90%
Level 3 | Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 76	$ 102
Level 3 | Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.00%	4.30%
Level 3 | Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.50%	9.00%
Level 3 | Recurring | Asset-backed | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	5.40%	2.60%
Level 3 | Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 227	$ 278
Level 3 | Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	6.50%	3.30%
Level 3 | Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	14.00%	14.00%
Level 3 | Recurring | Corporate - non-U.S. | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	7.40%	6.50%
Level 3 | Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach, Market Comparables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 197	$ 117
Level 3 | Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach, Market Comparables | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	6.2	5.4
Capitalization Rate	6.50%	6.50%
Level 3 | Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach, Market Comparables | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	9	9.1
Capitalization Rate	7.80%	7.80%
Level 3 | Recurring | Other financial assets | Income Approach, Market Comparables | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple	7.3	7.7
Capitalization Rate	7.70%	7.70%
Level 3 | Non-recurring
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 2,123	$ 346
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.10%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	8.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	6.70%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Financing receivables and loans held for sale | Income Approach, Business Enterprise value
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 22,483	$ 0
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	40.00%	8.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	70.00%	10.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	60.00%	9.40%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Market comparables | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple		1.8
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Market comparables | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple		5.2
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Market comparables | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
EBITDA Multiple		4.8
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach, Market Comparables
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure		$ 309
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Income Approach, Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparable
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 1,867
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Cost and equity method investments | Business Enterprise Value, Market Comparables | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Capitalization Rate	0.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Investments, Fair Value Disclosure	$ 17	$ 664
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Lower Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	2.00%
Capitalization Rate	2.00%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Upper Limit
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	10.80%
Capitalization Rate	10.80%
Level 3 | Non-recurring | Long Lived Assets, Including Real Estate | Income Approach | Weighted Average
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Discount Rate	0.00%	6.70%
Capitalization Rate	6.80%

Financial Instruments (Details)

Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Effect of including interest rate and currency derivatives on borrowings and bank deposits	$ 3,331	$ 5,020
Reinsurance Recoverables	0	964
GE [Member] | Carrying amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Investments and notes receivable	621	502
Borrowings	(20,617)	(16,340)
GE [Member] | Estimated fair value
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Investments and notes receivable	668	551
Borrowings	(21,032)	(17,503)
Accrued interest	97	94
GECC [Member] | Notional amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Notional Amount Of Life Insurance Benefit Net	0	1,843
GECC [Member] | Carrying amount
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Loans	75,795	115,889
Other commercial mortgages	1,400	1,427
Loans held for sale	26,998	778
Other financial instruments	144	122
Borrowings and bank deposits	(296,389)	(317,674)
Investment contract benefits	(2,871)	(2,970)
Guaranteed investment contracts	(970)	(1,000)
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Life	0	(90)
GECC [Member] | Estimated fair value
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Loans	82,002	120,067
Other commercial mortgages	1,549	1,508
Loans held for sale	27,560	799
Other financial instruments	179	136
Borrowings and bank deposits	(308,380)	(333,956)
Investment contract benefits	(3,352)	(3,565)
Guaranteed investment contracts	(996)	(1,031)
Liability for Future Policy Benefits, Life	0	(77)
Accrued interest	$ 2,569	$ 2,888

Financial Instruments (Notional

Financial Instruments (Notional amount of loan commitments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Ordinary course of business lending commitments	$ 744	$ 1,214
Notional amount
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Excluded investment commitments	760	818
Inventory financing arrangements excluded	54	47
Total Commercial [Member]
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Unused revolving credit lines	2,514	2,908
Commitments Associated with Secured Financing Arrangements	0	0
Maximum Commitments Associated with Secured Financing Arrangements	0	14
Consumer Principally Credit Cards
Loan Commitments By Notional Amount [Line Items]
Unused revolving credit lines	$ 315,220	$ 306,188

Financial Instruments (Securiti

Financial Instruments (Securities Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Arrangements) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ in Millions	Total
Financial Instruments [Line Items]
Securities For Repurchase Agreements	$ 251
Reverse Repurchase Agreements Maturities	90 days
Securities for Reverse Repurchase Agreements	$ 13,800

Financial Instruments (Derivati

Financial Instruments (Derivatives and hedging) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 248,000
Derivative asset, fair value	1,213	$ 617
Derivative liability, fair value	550	516
Cumulative gain (loss) adjustment for non performance risk	14	16
Excess Collateralization	226	63
Excess Collateral Posted	105	211
Excess Securities Collateral Held	12	397
Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	8,275	11,389
Derivative liabilities	5,357	4,879
Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	(5,761)	(7,584)
Derivative liabilities	(4,807)	(4,363)
Netting Adjustment [Member] | Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	(3,750)	(3,886)
Derivative liabilities	(3,764)	(3,902)
Cash Collateral [Member] | Amounts Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	(2,011)	(3,698)
Derivative liabilities	(1,043)	(461)
Securities Pledged as Collateral [Member] | Not Offset In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	(1,301)	(3,188)
Derivative liabilities	0	0
Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	5,846	8,438
Derivative liabilities	1,697	1,347
Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,382	1,559
Derivative liabilities	3,733	3,556
Derivatives Associated With Interest Rate, Currency Or Market Risk Reduction Or Elimination [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 216,000
Percentage Of Notional Amount That Is Associated With Reducing Or Eliminating Interest Rate, Currency, Or Market Risk	87.00%
Gross Derivatives [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	$ 7,228	9,997
Derivative liabilities	5,430	4,903
Gross Accrued Interest [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,047	1,392
Derivative liabilities	(73)	(24)
Net Derivative [Member] | Recognized In Statement Of Financial Position [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	2,514	3,805
Derivative liabilities	550	516
Interest Rate Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	4,480	5,859
Derivative liabilities	234	461
Interest Rate Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	82	111
Derivative liabilities	54	64
Foreign Exchange Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,366	2,579
Derivative liabilities	1,460	884
Foreign Exchange Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	1,037	1,209
Derivative liabilities	3,637	3,450
Other Contract | Derivatives Accounted For As Hedges
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	0	0
Derivative liabilities	3	2
Other Contract | Derivatives Not Accounted For As Hedges [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivative assets	263	239
Derivative liabilities	$ 42	$ 42

Financial Instruments (Fair val

Financial Instruments (Fair value hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Fair value hedges
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge	$ (53)	$ (49)
Fair Value Hedges
Fair value hedges
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item in Fair Value Hedge			$ (85)	$ (65)
Interest Rate Contract | Fair Value Hedges
Fair value hedges
Gain (loss) on derivatives	(1,937)	725	(877)	1,715
Gain (loss) on hedged items	1,884	(774)	793	(1,779)
Foreign Exchange Contract | Fair Value Hedges
Fair value hedges
Gain (loss) on derivatives	7	(5)	0	(3)
Gain (loss) on hedged items	$ (7)	$ 5	$ (1)	$ 2

Financial Instruments (Cash flo

Financial Instruments (Cash flow hedges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Maximum term of hedged forecasted transactions			17 years	18 years
Cash Flow Hedge [Member]
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	$ 446	$ (192)	$ (637)	$ (35)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	415	(219)	(582)	(182)
Pre-tax gain (loss) included in AOCI related to cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions			(121)
Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified within Twelve Months			(206)
Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Interest Rate Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(7)	(12)	(10)	(9)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	(22)	(60)	(61)	(129)
Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	452	(181)	(625)	(25)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	437	(159)	(520)	(51)
Cash Flow Hedge [Member] | Commodity Contract
Summary Of Cash Flow Hedge Activity [Line Items]
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	1	1	(2)	(1)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	$ 0	$ 0	$ (1)	$ (2)

Financial Instruments (Net inve

Financial Instruments (Net investment hedges in foreign operations) (Details) - Net Investment Hedge [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	$ (45)	$ 0	$ (34)	$ 0
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member] | Discontinued Operations [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	(151)	0	623	10
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) on hedged items	(12)	(169)	(56)	(311)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member] | Currency Translation Adjustment [Member]
Net investment hedges in foreign operation
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI	(1,566)	435	3,423	(598)
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings	$ (196)	$ 0	$ 589	$ 10

Financial Instruments (Free-sta

Financial Instruments (Free-standing derivatives) (Details) - Free Standing Derivatives [Member] - Nondesignated as Hedges - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ (2,226)	$ 676
Interest Rate Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	(64)	(23)
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	(2,183)	668
Other Contract [Member]
Free standing derivatives
Gain (loss) on derivatives	$ 21	$ 31

Financial Instruments (Counterp

Financial Instruments (Counterparty credit risk) (Details) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)
Counterparty credit risk
Exposure To Counter Parties	$ 1,043
Total Collateral	3,312
Exposure To Counterparties Including Interest Net Collateral Excluding Derivatives	1,018
Derivative Liability After Collateral And Outstanding Interest Payments Excluding Embedded Derivatives	491
Cash [Member]
Counterparty credit risk
Total Collateral	2,011
Securities Held By Third Parties [Member]
Counterparty credit risk
Securities Held as Collateral, at Fair Value	$ 1,301

Variable Interest Entities (Det

Variable Interest Entities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	$ 70,827		$ 70,827		$ 110,255
Investment securities (Note 3)	39,438		39,438		38,400
Other Assets	45,511		45,511		47,905
Nonrecourse Borrowings	16,991		16,991		19,369
Other Liabilities	61,027		61,027		63,720
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	32,754	$ 32,260	61,051	$ 62,488
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	783	948	3,898	1,835
Interest And Other Financial Charges	1,286	1,299	2,514	2,650
Appliances [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current Receivables	785		785		686
Consolidated VIE
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	25,097		25,097		26,675
Current Receivables	3,606		3,606		3,537
Investment securities (Note 3)	3,186		3,186		3,374
Other Assets	2,318		2,318		3,423
Assets VIE	34,207		34,207		37,009
Borrowings	621		621		517
Nonrecourse Borrowings	16,991		16,991		18,095
Other Liabilities	2,380		2,380		2,870
Liabilities VIE	19,992		19,992		21,482
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	1,671	1,586	3,414	3,174
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	313	252	525	547
Interest And Other Financial Charges	72	67	140	127
Other 1 [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	898		898		1,030
Current Receivables	458		458		509
Investment securities (Note 3)	983		983		1,005
Other Assets	2,019		2,019		2,345
Assets VIE	4,358		4,358		4,889
Borrowings	621		621		517
Nonrecourse Borrowings	339		339		436
Other Liabilities	1,342		1,342		1,490
Liabilities VIE	2,302		2,302		2,443
Consolidated Securitization Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Commingled cash amounts owed to CSEs	921		921		1,091
Commingled cash receivable from CSEs	193		193		391
Industrial Equipment Joint Venture [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	487		487
Liabilities VIE	486		486
Power Generating And Leasing [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	327		327
Liabilities VIE	180		180
Insurance Entities [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Assets VIE	1,162		1,162
Liabilities VIE	548		548
GECC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	81,083		81,083		122,457
Investment securities (Note 3)	39,355		39,355		38,320
Other Assets	18,863		18,863		23,198
Nonrecourse Borrowings	16,991		16,991		19,369
Other Liabilities	11,309		11,309		9,549
Total revenues of consolidated VIEs	6,218	6,275	11,141	12,839
Provision for Loan and Lease Losses	783	948	3,898	1,835
Interest And Other Financial Charges	996	$ 1,024	1,945	$ 2,123
GECC [Member] | Trinity [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	0		0		0
Current Receivables	0		0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	2,203		2,203		2,369
Other Assets	154		154		17
Assets VIE	2,357		2,357		2,386
Borrowings	0		0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	0		0		0
Other Liabilities	986		986		1,022
Liabilities VIE	986		986		1,022
Intercompany Advances Eliminated In Consolidation	1,138		1,138		1,565
GECC [Member] | Credit Card Receivable [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	24,199		24,199		25,645
Current Receivables	0		0		0
Investment securities (Note 3)	0		0		0
Other Assets	143		143		1,059
Assets VIE	24,342		24,342		26,704
Borrowings	0		0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	13,948		13,948		14,967
Other Liabilities	18		18		332
Liabilities VIE	13,966		13,966		15,299
GECC [Member] | Trade Receivable [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables, net	0		0		0
Current Receivables	3,148		3,148		3,028
Investment securities (Note 3)	0		0		0
Other Assets	2		2		2
Assets VIE	3,150		3,150		3,030
Borrowings	0		0		0
Nonrecourse Borrowings	2,704		2,704		2,692
Other Liabilities	34		34		26
Liabilities VIE	$ 2,738		$ 2,738		$ 2,718

Variable Interest Entities (Unc

Variable Interest Entities (Unconsolidated Variable Interest Entities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables	$ (70,827)	$ (110,255)
Investment in Unconsolidated VIEs [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Other assets and investment securities	689	806
Financing receivables	113	120
Total investment	802	926
Contractual obligations to fund new investments, guarantees or lines of credit	39	37
Total	841	963
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Financing receivables	$ (81,083)	$ (122,457)

Intercompany Transactions (Narr

Intercompany Transactions (Narratives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	$ 6,430	$ 6,302
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	19,784	1,517
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(17,025)	(12,914)
Combined
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	5,325	7,715
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	21,632	2,603
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(17,768)	(15,413)
GE Customer Receivables Sold To GECC
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	1,169	510
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(1,493)	(1,056)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	324	546
GECC Dividends To GE
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	(450)	(1,416)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	450	1,416
Other Reclassifications and Eliminations
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	386	(507)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	(355)	(30)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	(31)	537
Effect of Elimination
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations	6,430	6,302
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations	19,784	1,517
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations	$ (17,025)	$ (12,914)

Supplemental Information Abou95

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables (Past Due & Nonaccrual Financing Receivables) (Details) - GECC [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	$ 2,727	$ 5,747
Over 90 days past due	$ 1,112	$ 2,626
Percent of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due Over 30 Days	3.20%	4.50%
Percent of Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due Over 90 Days	1.30%	2.10%
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	$ 368	$ 1,996
Percent Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Nonaccrual Status	0.40%	1.60%
CLL [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	$ 548	$ 610
Over 90 days past due	172	131
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	20	25
Energy Financial Services [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	7	0
Over 90 days past due	7	0
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	28	68
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	1	0
Over 90 days past due	0	0
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	318	419
Commercial [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	556	610
Over 90 days past due	179	131
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	366	512
Amount of nonaccrual loans currently paying in accordance with contractual terms	349	484
Consumer [Member]
Past Due Financing Receivables
Over 30 days past due	2,171	5,137
Over 90 days past due	933	2,495
Loans which are 90+ days past due and still accruing interest	931	1,231
Nonaccrual Financing Receivables
Nonaccrual loans	2	1,484
Amount of nonaccrual loans currently paying in accordance with contractual terms	$ 0	$ 179

Supplemental Information Abou96

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses On Financing Receivables (Impaired Loans) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans classified as Troubled debt restructuring (TDR)	$ 808		$ 808
CLL [Member]
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans classified as Troubled debt restructuring (TDR)	10		10
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans classified as Troubled debt restructuring (TDR)	79		79
Consumer [Member]
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans classified as Troubled debt restructuring (TDR)	719		719	$ 2,132
Changes In Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructurings	227		715		$ 1,150
Loans Modified As Troubled Debt Restructuring That Have Subsequently Experienced Payment Default	35	$ 80
GECC [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	278		278	530
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	289		289	580
Average investment with no specific allowance	347			241
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	723		723	2,062
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	630		630	2,112
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	241		241	424
Average investment with a specific allowance	1,175			2,591
Non-impaired financing receivables	83,475		83,475	123,969
General reserves	3,152		3,152	3,680
Impaired loans	1,001		1,001	2,592
GECC [Member] | Discounted Cash Flow
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans	797		797	2,149
GECC [Member] | Collateral Value Method
Impaired Loans
Impaired loans	204		204	443
GECC [Member] | CLL [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	13		13	10
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	15		15	10
Average investment with no specific allowance	10			7
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	4		4	5
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	4		4	5
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	3		3	4
Average investment with a specific allowance	5			4
GECC [Member] | Energy Financial Services [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	28		28	53
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	29		29	54
Average investment with no specific allowance	45			26
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	0		0	15
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	0		0	15
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	0		0	12
Average investment with a specific allowance	8			24
GECC [Member] | GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	237		237	329
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	245		245	337
Average investment with no specific allowance	246			88
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	0		0	0
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	0		0	0
Average investment with a specific allowance	0			15
GECC [Member] | Other Commercial Segment [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	0		0	0
Average investment with no specific allowance	0			0
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	0		0	0
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	0		0	0
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	0		0	0
Average investment with a specific allowance	0			1
GECC [Member] | Commercial [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	278		278	392
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	289		289	401
Average investment with no specific allowance	301			121
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	4		4	20
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	4		4	20
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	3		3	16
Average investment with a specific allowance	13			44
Average investment in loans	314			165
Interest income recognized	0	0		0
Interest income recognized on a cash basis	0	0		0
Non-impaired financing receivables	22,763		22,763	25,329
General reserves	88		88	77
Impaired loans	282		282	412
GECC [Member] | Consumer [Member]
Impaired Loans
Recorded investment in loans with no specific allowance	0		0	138
Unpaid principal balance with no specific allowance	0		0	179
Average investment with no specific allowance	46			120
Recorded investment in loans with a specific allowance	719		719	2,042
Unpaid principal balance with a specific allowance	626		626	2,092
Associated allowance with a specific allowance (specific reserves)	238		238	408
Average investment with a specific allowance	1,162			2,547
Average investment in loans	1,208			2,667
Interest income recognized	36	91		126
Interest income recognized on a cash basis	1	$ 1		5
Non-impaired financing receivables	60,712		60,712	98,640
General reserves	3,064		3,064	3,603
Impaired loans	$ 719		$ 719	$ 2,180

Supplemental Information Abou97

Supplemental Information About The Credit Quality Of Financing Receivables And Allowance For Losses (Credit Quality) (Details) - GECC [Member] NumberOfCustomer in Millions, $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)NumberOfCustomer	Dec. 31, 2014USD ($)
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 84,476	$ 126,561
Credit Quality Indicators [Abstract]
Percentage Of US Consumer Financing Receivables Related To Credit Cards Loans	67.00%
Percentage Of US Consumer Financing Receivables Related To Sales Finance Receivables	33.00%
Credit derivative internal grouping parameter	3
Default Risk [Member]
Credit Quality Indicators [Abstract]
Credit derivative internal grouping parameter	21
Loss given default [Member]
Credit Quality Indicators [Abstract]
Credit derivative internal grouping parameter	6
CLL Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 12,228	14,418
CLL Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	12,228	14,418
CLL Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	12,159	14,271
CLL Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	37	49
CLL Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	32	98
Energy Financial Services Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	2,787	2,580
Energy Financial Services Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	2,678	2,555
Energy Financial Services Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	2,495	2,479
Energy Financial Services Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	41	60
Energy Financial Services Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	142	16
GECAS Financing Receivables [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	7,528	8,263
GECAS Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	7,528	8,263
GECAS Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	7,206	7,908
GECAS Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	225	237
GECAS Financing Receivables [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	97	118
Other Commercial [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	151	130
Other Commercial [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	151	130
Other Commercial [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	0	0
Other Commercial [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	0	0
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	23,045	25,741
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	22,585	25,366
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	22,011	24,788
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	303	346
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Secured Financing Receivables Portfolio[Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	271	232
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio [Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	172	88
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio [Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	288	287
Commercial Portfolio Segment [Member] | Unsecured Financing Receivables Portfolio [Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	0	0
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 61,431	100,820
Credit Quality Indicators [Abstract]
Maximum Percentage Of Private Label Consumer Financing Receivables Located In Any Metropolitan Area	5.00%
Number Of Consumer Financing Receivable Customers Across US Including Private Label Credit Card And Sales Financing | NumberOfCustomer	62
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | US installment and revolving credit [Member] | Score 661 or Higher [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 44,080	43,466
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | US installment and revolving credit [Member] | Score 601 to 660 [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	11,736	11,865
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | US installment and revolving credit [Member] | Score 600 Or Less [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 4,149	4,532
Consumer Portfolio Segment [Member] | US
Credit Quality Indicators [Abstract]
Maximum Percentage Of Private Label Consumer Financing Receivables Located In Any Metropolitan Area	6.00%
Other Consumer [Member] | Risk Level, Low [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 1,170	5,006
Other Consumer [Member] | Risk Level, Medium [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	120	276
Other Consumer [Member] | Risk Level, High [Member]
Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Financing Receivable	$ 176	$ 382

Uncategorized Items - ge-201506

Label		Element	Value
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent		us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	$ (1,360)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent		us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	3,545
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	0
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	225
Subsidiaries [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	[1]	us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	(1,360)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent	[1]	us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	3,545
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	[1]	us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	(10)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	[1]	us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	132
Subsidiaries GECC [Member]
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent		us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	(3,368)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent		us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss	1,828
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	10
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		us-gaap_NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest	$ 93
[1]	(a) Represents the adding together of all affiliated companies except General Electric Capital Corporation (GECC or Financial Services), which is presented on a one-line basis. See Note 1.