As Russia curtails—or potentially cuts all—energy exports to Europe, governments will have to offer massive bailouts to keep consumers' lights and heat running this winter.

In general, a compliance culture will help you avoid costly pitfalls like having to rebuild a product or service offering due to legal issues or negative publicity; it will also lower the risk of lost trust and lawsuits, which can be game-ending.

Fastest-rising CPI in four decades amps up pressure on the Fed to go big with interest rates.