Aust bond futures weak on good China data September 11, 2013 - 9:20AM Australian bond futures prices have fallen following stronger-than-expected Chinese data and easing concerns about a possible strike on Syria. ANZ economists said bond prices fell after it became less likely the US would launch an attack on Syria and following an improved outlook for the Chinese economy on the back of strong industrial production and retail sales figures. "Risk appetite improved overnight," the economists said. The catalysts were improved Chinese data flow and a reduced probability of a US-led military strike on Syria after the Syrian government agreed to a Russian plan to put its chemical weapons under international control. With Congressional and public support for military intervention waning, some type of UN solution appears the more likely outcome. At 0830 AEST on Wednesday, the September 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 95.830 (implying a yield of 4.170 per cent), down from 95.875 (4.125 per cent) on Tuesday. The September three-year bond futures contract was at 96.925 (3.075 per cent), down from 96.955 (3.045 per cent).