A July spike in the Producer Price Index is raising doubts about a Fed rate cut, as rising inflation complicates the central bank’s next move.

Aug 14 (Reuters) - A jump in wholesale prices is likely to bolster concerns among Federal Reserve policymakers that rising inflation remains a risk, intensifying debate over the rationale for an interest rate cut next month and leaving the tension between the U.S. central bank and the White House unresolved.

Thursday's hotter-than-expected PPI report hasn't moved the needle much when it comes to traders' expectations for a September Fed rate cut. Fed funds futures were pricing in more than 96% probability of a Fed rate cut in September,