Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 17, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Global markets took a sharp intake of breath on Monday after seeing Wall St's 'fear gauge' hit its lowest since before the pandemic hit late last week and as China major stock indexes continue to wane. As U.S. markets return in earnest from the long Thanksgiving weekend, Friday's shortened session threw up a remarkable milestone. The VIX index of implied…