Best Second Language for Int’l IB?

I’m in undergrad right now, and was thinking of picking up a second language during my studies / study abroad. What language do you think would be most helpful for a career in banking outside of the US? And does this change for the group (i.e. Saudi Arabic for O&G, French for C/R, Japanese for TMT, etc)?

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