Categories October Surprise 2016 Value Drift: Short oil right now seems asymmetric good. The closer we get to election day (up to a point), the more potent an October surprise Iran deal would be. Comey’s October Surprise in 2016 was October 28. Post author By Mike Nova Post date October 16, 2026 Short oil right now seems asymmetric good. The closer we get to election day (up to a point), the more potent an October surprise Iran deal would be. Comey’s October Surprise in 2016 was October 28. ← Arizona Arrests and Inmate Search