Goldman Sachs' commodities team reportedly raked in $3 billion in 2022, with wild swings fueling one of its best years ever

• Goldman Sachs' commodities traders pulled in $3 billion in revenue in 2022, Bloomberg reported Thursday, marking a near-record performance. 
• Traders profited from big prices swings for energy, metals and other natural resources after Russia invaded Ukraine last year. 
• The commodities group has emerged as a key profit source for the investment bank. 

Commodities traders at Goldman Sachs hauled in more than $3 billion last year, Bloomberg reported Thursday, marking one of their best performances as they profited from sharp price swings set off by Russia's war against Ukraine.