FXstreet.com (Córdoba) - The yen is trading mixed against major rivals, firmer against the dollar and the euro, but softer versus the pound, as the latter is among the best performers on Thursday.

The pound managed to shrug off weaker-than-expected UK retail sales data, and rose to a daily high of 123.56 against the yen during the NY session, having bounced from a low of 122.91. At time of writing, GBP/JPY is trading at the 123.45 zone, up 0.1% on the day.

As for technical levels, above 123.60 next resistances could be faced at 123.90 and 124.25. Meanwhile, supports are seen at 123.20, 122.90 and 122.50.