Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
May 31, 2026 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Fair value of derivative contracts approximated deemed to meet the definition of a guarantee	$ (558.2)
Standby Letters of Credit
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit commitments	$ 345.5
Standby Letters of Credit \| Maximum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Letters of credit commitments expiration period	1 year
HomeFed LLC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Aggregate amount of infrastructure improvement bonds, outstanding	$ 72.3
Outstanding Loan Commitments to Clients
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loan commitments outstanding to clients	150.2
Outstanding Loan Commitments to Strategic Affiliates
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loan commitments outstanding to clients	3.2
Jefferies Capital Partners LLC
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding equity commitments	9.7
Strategic Affiliates
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding equity commitments	183.5
Other Investments
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Outstanding equity commitments	$ 116.6

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