Bank of England might send message on distant rate hike bets

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England on Thursday might seek to challenge the view in financial markets that it is still a very long way from raising interest rates, nearly seven years after it cut them to a record low. Some economists expect a similar signal when the Bank announces the outcome of its monthly policy meeting at 1200 GMT. "A crucial question now is: Does the Monetary Policy Committee really want to sound anything like as dovish as markets?" Investec economist Chris Hare said.