Subject: Opportunities, somewhere

With the questionable policies and inconsistencies in getting anything done economically (referring to the US) there must be some nice profit opportunities here, somewhere.

I thought gold, commodities and Europe were better options back in January. Anyone have any ideas off of how to profit from the fairly significant market swings that are happening?

I had thought about the VIX but someone suggested that wasn't a good idea and I foolishly listened to them.

Besides the volatility of the investing markets other clear (to me) trends will be inflation and weakening dollar.

Something else I'm missing?

Thanks
Rich