Key Facts

The Ibovespa fell 0.70% to 168,454 on Wednesday June 17 — a third straight decline.

It brushed its lowest level since January before trimming losses, settling on its long-term floor near 167,000.

Brazil’s central bank cut the Selic to 14.25%, a third straight quarter-point reduction.

The US Federal Reserve held but turned hawkish, signalling its next move could be a hike, and Wall Street fell about 1%.