Stone McCarthy Research Associates (SMRA)

Founded in 1989 by Raymond W. Stone and Dennis J. McCarthy, Stone McCarthy Research Associates (SMRA) has established itself as a provider of independent, real-time economic and financial market research. The firm specializes in delivering detailed commentary and analysis on global fixed income, foreign exchange, and equity markets. Their services are targeted towards institutional market participants, including banks, investment firms, and corporations, to help them make informed trading and investment decisions. SMRA was later acquired by and now operates as part of Informa Financial Intelligence, a leading provider of data and intelligence to the financial community.