Gold sets 2014 low as US data fans economy hopes By: CNBC.com News October 03, 2014 at 08:43 AM EDT Gold was poised for a fourth weekly loss in five on Friday, hurt by the strength of the dollar in recent weeks, while platinum slumped to a five-year low. Read More >> Related Stocks: Agnico-Eagle Mines Goldcorp Kinross Gold Corporation Newmont Mining SPDR GOLD Yamana Gold