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Market Overview
The USD/LAK closed at 21,621.10 on January 17, 2026, marking a slight increase of 0.08% from the previous close, consistent with its ongoing uptrend. Over the past 30 days, the pair has shown modest appreciation with a 0.06% return, fluctuating between a low of 21,583.06 and a high of 21,644.65. The forecast suggests continued gradual gains supported by stable inflation in Laos and steady US Dollar demand, though geopolitical developments and US monetary policy remain key variables. Technical indicators show the 20-day SMA at 21,614.42, 50-day SMA near 21,617.15, and 200-day SMA not specified; the RSI indicates mild strength, with nearest support around 21,583 and resistance near 21,645. No major economic events are scheduled imminently to disrupt this trend. For information only.
Last Updated 1/29/26

Sam Bourgi is an analyst, writer and financial market commentator featured in and cited by U.S. Congress, Department of Justice, Chicago Board Options Exchange, Barron's and Forbes. He covers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, forex, Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, real estate and macroeconomics. He has written over 25,000 articles and over 40 whitepapers and e-books.