The MSCI Metals activity report for the month for August, 2022 shows steel activity increased in both countries, while aluminum activity decreased. U.S. Service Center Activity – U.S. service center steel shipments in August, 2022 increased by 3.4% from August, 2021. Shipments of aluminum products decreased by 5% from the same month in 2021. Canadian Service Center Activity – Canadian service center steel shipments in August, 2022 increased by 1% from August, 2021. Shipments of aluminum products decreased by 11.8% from the same month in 2021.