Exit Costs - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2015
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Pre-tax loss $ (102,597) $ (84,712) $ 147,279 $ (97,596)
Non-cash restructuring costs 30 10,800 341 10,800
Futures business [Member]        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Pre-tax loss $ 600 $ 37,300 $ 1,900 $ 50,700