U.S. retail sales weak; inflation pressures remain subdued

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in October amid a surprise decline in automobile purchases, suggesting a slowdown in consumer spending that could temper expectations of a strong pickup in fourth-quarter economic growth. Weak inflation and signs of slowing consumer spending could complicate the Federal Reserve's decision next month whether to raise interest rates. "Even though we continue to expect personal spending to remain a key source of supp