Distributed on behalf of Equinox Gold Corp. Now trading at $3,405, gold test a record high of $3,500 shortly. Some analysts, including those at GSC Commodity Intelligence, say $4,000 may be in the cards, too. All of which could have a substantial impact on gold stocks, including Equinox Gold Corp. (NYSE American: EQX) (TSX: EQX), Newmont Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (TSX: NGT), Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) (TSX: ABX), Royal Gold (NASDAQ: RGLD), and Kinross Gold (NYSE: KGC) (TSX: K). In fact, as noted by FXEmpire.com, “Lower interest rates erode the U.S dollar, diminish the appeal of bonds and…