The Bovespa Index is down 2799.05 points or 1.64% this week to 168333.61

The Ibovespa fell 0.45% to 169,648 on Tuesday, a third straight decline onto its long-term floor, as Brazil waited on twin rate decisions from the Fed and its own central bank.

The Bovespa Index is down 1194.54 points or 0.70% today to 168453.93